1 .The passage as a whole is primarily concerned with
A) considering the reasons behind a set of exploits.
B) examining the causes of a revolution.
C) comparing the self-confidence of two different men.
D) questioning the ruthlessness of a government.2 .Based on the information in the passage, it can be inferred that the when the Comtesse
escaped, the people in the nearby crowd did not approach her cart because
A) the cart was moving too quickly.
B) they feared arrest and death by guillotine.
C) the woman driving the cart was known to be violent.
D) they were afraid of contracting a disease.
3 .Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 51-55 (“And this...guillotine”)
B) Lines 65-70 (“Then came...children”)
C) Lines 70-72 (“the covered...handle”)
D) Lines 75-78 (“She...plague”)4 .As used in line 14, “designated” most nearly means
A) budgeted.
B) chosen.
C) classed.
D) illustrated.