11.All of the following are given as characteristics of collectible objects EXCEPT

(A)durability

(B)portability

(C)value

(D)scarcity.

12.According to the passage,all of the following are factors that make people want to touch beads EXCEPT the

(A)shape

(B)color

(C)material

(D)odor

13.The word "unravel"in line 16is closest in meaning to

(A)communicate

(B)transport

(C)improve

(D)discover

14.The word "mundane"in line 16is closest in meaning to

(A)carved

(B)beautiful

(C)ordinary

(D)heavy

15.It is difficult to trace the history of certain ancient beads because they

(A)are small in size

(B)have been buried underground

(C)have been moved from their original locations

(D)are frequently lost

16.Knowledge of the history of some beads may be useful in the studies done by which of the following?

(A)Anthropologists

(B)Agricultural experts

(C)Medical researchers

(D)Economists

17.Where in the passage does the author describe why the appearance of beads may change?

(A)Lines 3-4

(B)Lines 6-8

(C)Lines 12-13

(D)Lines 20-22.