In a group of five friends A, B, C, D, and E, A is taller than B but shorter than C. D is shorter than E but taller than A. Who is the tallest among them?

C. C

In a race among four runners A, B, C, and D, A finishes before B but after C. D finishes after A. Who came in second?

A. A

In a race, Alex finished before Brian but after Charlie. David finished after Brian. Who finished first?

C. CHARLIE

Four friends, Lisa, Mark, John, and Sarah, are ranked based on their scores: Lisa scored higher than Mark but lower than John. Sarah scored the lowest. What is the correct order of their scores from highest to lowest?

A. JOHN, LISA, MARK, SARAH

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

C. C