41. The writer mentions Easter at the beginning of the passage in order to______.
A. show the importance of Easter Day
B. introduce the issue about bunnies
C. remind people of Easter traditions
D. discuss the relationship between Easter and bunnies
42. The word "culprit" (Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to______.
A. criminal
B. judge
C. victim
D. producer
43. According to the passage, some rabbits can now be easily discovered by predators because they______.
A. are exposed to more skillful hunters
B. have moved to habitats with fewer plants
C. haven't adapted themselves to climate change
D. can't change their fur color into white in the fall and the spring
44. The problem faced by volcano rabbits and rock rabbits is that______.
A. both are affected by less snow
B. both are affected by rising sea levels
C. neither can find enough food
D. neither can migrate to higher places
45. Which best describes the writer's tone in the passage?
A. Approving.
B. Concerned.
C. Enthusiastic.
D. Doubtful.