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

Part A
Read the sentence from the passage.

The desert was riskier, however, because travelers could run out of water in the desert.

Which word is an antonym of riskier?

A.
better

B.
easier

C.
safer

D.
wider

Part B
Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

A.
"This was the first of many trips along the trail."

B.
“The trail followed the Arkansas River and then split into two paths.”

C.
“It did not go through mountains like the first route.”

D.
“Some of the ruins were from an ancient settlement."

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