1. What does the beginning part of the passage mainly tell us? 
A) Mary lost her way while thinking about the things learned in class.
B) Mary usually arrived home punctually so her family didn't need worry about her.
C) Mary was so devoted to learning that she forgot the time to go home.
D) The astronomy professor helped her to observe the stars after the evening class.

2.By saying "the world is a final exam that you can never be prepared enough for", the author probably means that _______. 
A) there is no end to learning
B) there is no time to prepare a final exam
C) there is no shortcut to learning
D) there is no point in taking classes at an advanced age

3.The reason why the author went on with her studies for the last 75 years is that ______. 
A) she feels she is the most formidable woman
B) she runs a successful family business
C) she believes that the power of learning can be gained by everyone
D) she thinks she is as smart as any college student

4.To Mary Fassano, knowledge________. 
A) helps people travel to a faraway country
B) makes people confident and respectable
C) gives people an opportunity to speak their mind
D) motivates people to get a degree

5.Which of the following statements best describes Mary Fasano? 
A) She is too old to learn.
B) She is never too old to learn.
C) She is too clever not to learn.
D) She is too old to change her image.