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

D. E

Five books are arranged on a shelf: Book A is to the left of Book B but to the right of Book C. Book D is to the right of Book E but to the left of Book A. Which book is in the middle?

A. A

In a group of five friends: A, B, C, D, and E, the following conditions apply: 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, the following conditions apply: Runner X finishes before Runner Y but after Runner Z. Runner W finishes last. Who finishes first?

C. Z

A, B, C, D, and E are five different fruits: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Date, and Elderberry. The following conditions apply: Apple is not next to Banana. Cherry is next to Date. Elderberry is not next to Apple. Which fruit is next to Date?

C. CHERRY