Quizzes: AP Style > Parentheses

For each of the following, indicate the best answer.

1		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	Jacob studied his history notes (but not with genuine interest).
			B)	Jacob studied his history notes (But not with genuine interest.).
2		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	Holloway reached behind him for his ax (Little did he know McGregor had already taken it.).
			B)	Holloway reached behind him for his ax. (Little did he know McGregor had already taken it.)
3		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	My favorite newspaper is the Goldsboro (N.C.) News-Argus.
			B)	My favorite newspaper is the Goldsboro, N.C., News-Argus.
4		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	The Montpelier (Vt.) school is one of the state's finest.
			B)	The Montpelier, Vt., school is one of the state's finest.
5		Choose "a" or "b" below.
			A)	Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) spoke to the crowd.
			B)	Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., spoke to the crowd.