1. An example of a hardship would be

-winning a surfing contest.
-taking part in a television interview
-going without food,water, and sleep

2.Imagine that Emily Costello has written a follow-up article about Bethany. It is called "Still Feeling Complete." Based on what you read in "A Year of Living Bravely," and on the title of the follow-up article, what do you think it might be about?
-Bethany's decision to have a new arm made because she feels she will never be able to succeed without it
-Bethany's dedication to learning how to complete more task using her remaining natural limbs
-Bethany's reasons for giving up surfing and dedicating her life to giving motivational speeches in schools
-Bethany's resolve to get over her fear of surfing and finally return to the water

3.Read this: What would your mom say if you wore out a pair of shoes and had to get a new pair every 17 days?Too many shoes?That's what Andy Payne did and his mother never scolded him.
Which type of attention-getting device does the author use in this passage?
-prediction
-surprising fact
-statement that presents interesting information
-rhetorical question

4.Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence.While I am not entirely sure, Bryant was a gold medalist in the shot put last year.
-While I am not entirely sure
-not entirely sure
-Bryant was a gold medalist
-Bryant was a gold medalist in the shot put last year

5.Identify the sentence with the independent clause underlined.
-BECAUSE SHE WANTED TO WIN, Lanie practiced hard every day.
-ALTHOUGH CALE IS FAIRLY SURE ABOUT THE NEXT MOVE. the team decides to follow Manny's suggestion and go for the touchdown.
-Although he was first to report the missing dog, GARY DID NOT RECEIVE THE REWARD MONEY.
- Karyn ran a marathon, DESPITE BEING TOLD SHE WOULD NEVER RUN AGAIN.

My Answer is:
1.A
2.B OR C
3.C OR D
4.B
5.B OR C..but i mostly think C