Four friends, Emma, Noah, Olivia, and Liam, are ranked based on their scores in a quiz. Emma scored more than Noah but less than Olivia. Liam scored the least. What is the correct order of their scores from highest to lowest?

A. OLIVIA, EMMA, NOAH, LIAM

In a race, A finishes before B, but after C. D finishes after A. Who finishes first?

C. C

A set of animals includes a dog, a cat, a parrot, and a goldfish. Which two animals belong to the same category of pets?

A. DOG AND CAT

In a circular seating arrangement, A is sitting to the immediate right of B. C is sitting opposite D. E is sitting to the immediate left of A. Who is sitting opposite C?

B. D

From the following items: X, Y, Z, A, and B, the selection rules are: 1) X and Y cannot be selected together. 2) If A is selected, then B must also be selected. 3) Z can be selected only if Y is not selected. Which of the following selections is valid?

C. X, Z