in practice today. The music that was so central to life in the remote
colony of New Mexico has much to teach us about the unique and
vibrant culture that once flourished there.- The primary purpose of the first paragraph is to
a. describe the geography of New Mexico.
b.instruct readers about the history of the Spanish colonies along
the Rio Grand.
c. introduce readers to the unique culture and musical traditions
along the Rio Grand.
d.list the types of music that were prevalent in colonial New
Mexico.
e.explain the unique musical traditions of the New Mexican
colonies. - In line 23, the word singularmost nearly means
a. strange.
b.monotone.
c. separate.
d.unusual.
e.superior. - According to the passage, the musical tradition found in New
Mexico was the result of all the following EXCEPT
a. distance from cultural centers.
b.the blending of cultures.
c. the geography of the region.
d.the imposition of European culture on native traditions.
e.unique ways of playing instruments. - The New Year’s celebration and wedding ceremony described in
the passage share in common
a. offering of practical advice.
b.use of a lively march.
c. use of improvised verses.
d.visiting of houses.
e.singing and dancing.
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