Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable? ACT-64E-PRACTICE GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 1 1 15 6 8 9 10 11 12 Periodically, Ellen looks through a porthole in the wall of the kiln to determine the fire’s intensity. The clay pieces gleam white-hot amid the flames. At last, when the temperature soars out of sight, she knows the firing is nearing its end. Having died down, she bricks up the firebox as well, sealing the remaining heat inside. In a few days, when the kiln has cooled, Ellen opens the chamber, revealing the results of her labor and of the fire’s magic. Each piece shines as it meets the light of day. PASSAGE II A Family Heirloom I live with my father in the summer, when I’m on vacation from school. Last week, he told me he had to go on a business trip in connection with his work and that I’d be staying with his sister for three days. Although I love my aunt, I wasn’t happy about the prospect of three days at her house with nothing to do. It turns out I was in for a surprise. Soon after I arrived, my aunt said she had a gift for me. “It belonged to my mother, your grandma. I’m sorry you never had the chance to know her,” she told me.