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Difficulty: EasyImplicit and Inferred Relationships

Read the following passage:

"The morning mist had barely cleared from the valley when Dr. Aris paused beside the sandstone ledge. He brushed away a layer of dried pine needles, revealing the faint, circular indentation he had spent three winters searching for. It was smaller than the footprints described in the expedition's journals, but the deep pressure mark at the heel suggested the creature had been moving at a run. Taking a small brass caliper from his pocket, Aris measured the width across the toe impression, noting the measurements in his leather ledger before applying a thin coat of plaster. As he waited for the mixture to set in the cool air, he looked up at the gathering storm clouds, knowing he would have to work quickly. Only after the plaster had completely dried and was safely wrapped in canvas did he begin the steep climb back to the ridge camp, his pack heavy but his mind finally at ease."

Based on the passage, arrange the following events in the order they occurred, from first to last.

  1. 1Dr. Aris clears debris to reveal the circular footprint.
  2. 2Dr. Aris writes the footprint's dimensions in his leather ledger.
  3. 3Dr. Aris applies plaster to the footprint.
  4. 4Dr. Aris climbs back to the ridge camp with the wrapped plaster cast.

Answer

The correct chronological sequence of events is: Dr. Aris clearing debris to reveal the footprint, followed by him writing the footprint's dimensions in his ledger, then applying the plaster to the footprint, and finally climbing back to the ridge camp with the wrapped plaster cast.
The correct order follows the narrative's chronological progression: first, clearing debris to reveal the print; second, measuring and recording the size; third, applying the plaster to capture the cast; and fourth, returning to the camp once the cast is dry and secured.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the initial action taken by Dr. Aris upon finding the site.
Dr. Aris brushes away dried pine needles to reveal the footprint.
The passage begins with this physical action, establishing it as the first event in the sequence.
2
Determine the sequence between measuring and applying plaster.
Dr. Aris measures and records the dimensions, then applies plaster.
The text states he noted the measurements 'before applying a thin coat of plaster,' placing the recording of measurements before the plaster application.
3
Determine when Dr. Aris leaves the site.
Dr. Aris climbs back to the ridge camp after the plaster dries.
The text specifies that 'only after the plaster had completely dried' did he begin the climb back, placing this event at the very end of the sequence.

Key Concept

Identifying chronological order through implicit sequencing words and prepositions.
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