CHAPTER 4 / CRITICAL READING SKILLS 201
- Which of the following best describes the relation-
ship between the first paragraph (lines 1–35) and
the second paragraph (lines 36–75)?
(A) The first describes a current state of affairs,
while the second describes a situation in the
past.
(B) The first describes a right, while the second
gives recommendations for exercising that
right.
(C) The first describes a problem, while the sec-
ond describes a way to remedy that problem.
(D) The first describes a theory, while the second
describes the evidence for that theory.
(E) The first addresses the leaders of a country,
while the second addresses its citizens. - According to the passage, citizens should
I. understand the precepts by which gov-
ernments and churches are run
II. take up arms for their country in the
name of liberty
III. appreciate the sacrifices of their
forefathers
IV. study to partake in their government as
elected officials
(A) I and III only
(B) I, II, and III only
(C) I, II, and IV only
(D) I, III, and IV only
(E) II, III, and IV only - The “right” in line 7 is the right of the people to
(A) pursue happiness
(B) read what they wish
(C) know about their leaders
(D) set up printing presses
(E) run for public office- In context, the word “constitute” (line 16) most
nearly means
(A) consist of
(B) produce
(C) remove
(D) install
(E) enjoy - It can be inferred from the passage that “our
own more immediate forefathers” (lines 52–53)
endured all of the following EXCEPT
(A) political oppression
(B) difficult terrain
(C) arduous labor
(D) hopelessness
(E) physical deprivation - As it is described in line 56, the “power” is
(A) a personal skill
(B) a national virtue
(C) a despotic agent
(D) a mysterious spirit
(E) a fearsome mirage- The tone of the second paragraph (lines 36–75) is
best described as
(A) prescriptive
(B) critical
(C) objective
(D) melancholy
(E) joyous