Reading Comprehension Questions 241. d. Choice d is the most accurate conclusion because the first sentence speaks of periods of war. The other choices, whether true or false, are not addressed in the selection. d. Although the people in the other choices might read this passage, it is not directed toward scholars (choices a and b), nor is there anything in it about operating a loom (choice c). The light, informative tone, as well as the subject matter of the final sentence, particularly indicate that the passage is directed toward interior decorators. a. Choices c and d are beyond the scope of this passage and a reader would not be able to tell if the author believed them, based on the information provided. Choice c reflects a point of view that would be unlikely for the author based on the content of this passage, which implies that the author believes that women and men have an equal need for education. b. The missing sentence is in a portion of the passage that discusses the long-term impacts of the Franks therefore, b is the best choice. Choices a and c are written in a style appropriate to the passage, but the information is not appropriate. Choice d is more informal in style than the rest of the passage. b. Although all of the choices are possible definitions of culture, the passage is speaking of a community of interrelated individuals, namely, Europeans. a. The passage explicitly states that Charlemagne was crowned emperor in 800 and died in a period of 14 years. Therefore, choices b, c, and d are mathematically incorrect. b. Man’s pride will bring about his destruction. The author speaks about the pride of Lawrence, explaining how the film shows Lawrence’s rise and fall. d. The author defines it indirectly in the article by saying that hubris is the pride of a man. c. The author’s tone is very enthusiastic about the movie, and he even refers to it as a high-water mark in the annals of filmmaking.” 6801_501_ReadingCompQuest_4E[fin].indd 121 3/18/10 1:34:54 PM
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