7.On the topmost branch a bird the size of a chick with scarlet feathers and long legs ,was perched PRECARIOUSLY (The Scarlet Ibis) A. Oddly B.Insecurely C.enthusiastically D. For all to see 8.What are the words that can SOLDER cracked pride? (The Scarlet Ibis) A.Mend B.alert C.calm D.upset 9. The BLEAK feeling was back with him A.Hopeless B.Optimistic C.Rejected D.Dangerous