Although many high school dropouts achieve poorly and show high rates of norm-violating acts,
A) rarely are other warning signs present.
B) rarely do these students report a history of dissatisfaction with school.
C) these students are nonetheless likely to find adequate employment after leaving school.
D) a substantial number quietly disengage from school.

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The passage states that a "substantial number quietly disengage from school" despite showing poor academic performance and high rates of norm-violating acts. This suggests that there may not necessarily be other warning signs present and also contradicts option C, which states that these students are likely to find adequate employment after leaving school. Additionally, the passage does not provide information to support option B regarding a history of dissatisfaction with school.

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