how can we increase speed with these harder parallel questions?

scheduled doesn't mean readings don't happen on other days?

I chose D over C because I thought C was too simple, and it didn't really relate to the premises stated in the argument....:(

for question 5, can it be interpretated as some kittens adopted went to homes? or is it because the upper limit is fewer than half, it's a most not?

I am having trouble understanding why "its support base" points to authoritarian regime for sentence 2, rather than pointing to democracy. THanks.