... statement (or best answers the question) about each passage. In 17 82, the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird of the United States because it is a bird of strength and courage, and was ... years later, the bald eagle had almost disappeared from the country. In 19 72, there were only 3,000 bald eagles in the entire United States. The reason for the bird's decreasing population ... is always ____________________a hurry. A. at B. on C. in D. with 26. Mark failed his driving test for the third time . A. even though his many hours of practice B. because of his practicing...