society.
B) emphasize the number of ways in which past changes have not negatively affected
the Philippines.
C) show that the Philippines became disabled, after which it reversed its social
progress, became disorganized, and was nearly destroyed.
D) suggest four methods by which the legislature could halt the progress of radical
social upheavals.28 .Palma refers to “great social upheavals” in order to
A) use an analogy to show that allowing women to vote would not permanently weaken
the nation.
B) argue that giving women more rights would cause the nation to crumble in less than a
generation.
C) demonstrate that the theories, beliefs, and codes of ethics of the peoples of the
Philippines are unchangeable.
D) contrast the old institutions of the country, which upheld liberal democracy, with the
new institutions, which support more radical ideas.29 .Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 7-12 (“The cause...strong”)
B) Lines 40-46 (“It is an...cost”)
C) Lines 67-74 (“Despite all...existence”)
D) Lines 85-88 (“I do not...society”)30 .As used in the passage, “marked” in line 81 most nearly means
A) fixed.
B) targeted.
C) significant.
D) underlined.31 .In the final paragraph of the passage (lines 79-88), Palma’s attitude toward those who
oppose female suffrage can best be described as
A) perplexed and mournful.
B) academic and unbiased.
C) deferential and hopeful.
D) bewildered and dissenting.