This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.


Part A


Select the statement about Charles Blondin that is best supported by the text.

ABlondin never lost his composure in his solo performances.

BBlondin was often worried during his stunts.

CBlondin primarily used mental ability in his stunts.

DBlondin succeeded more because of his will than his skill.

EBlondin made use of humor in some of his work.

Part B


Which sentence from the text below best supports the answer to Part A?

A“He once came close to losing his composure, along with his life, when he tried walking a tightrope across Niagara Falls while carrying his manager, Harry Colcord, on his back.”

B“Blondin had to instruct Colcord to get off his back six times so Blondin could regain balance.”

C“Another time, he erected a table on the rope, sat down, and cooked himself an omelet!”

D“Six months later, he gave his first public performance, earning the nickname ‘the Little Wonder.’”