22 .In this speech, the role that Palma plays can best be described as that of
A) an analyst discussing the advantages of each side of an issue.
B) a traditionalist cautioning against the dangers of reform.
C) an idealist arguing for a social change.
D) a politician rousing support for his party.23 .Based on the information in lines 1-7, it can be inferred that at the time that Palma gave his
speech women were
A) Palma’s primary supporters.
B) not allowed to speak before the Filipino legislature.
C) not represented by any other Filipino leaders.
D) not viewed with sympathy by the members of the Filipino legislature.
24 .As used in line 30, “check” most nearly means
A) certify.
B) inspect.
C) advise.
D) stop.25 .Based on the information presented in Palma’s speech, it can be inferred that some of
those who oppose the bill to give women the right to vote
A) believe that trying to give women the right to vote would be equivalent to trying to
check the sun and moon in their course.
B) are prejudiced against the causes of modern men and women and do not support
liberal democracy.
C) claim that doing so will be damaging to home life and may disrupt long-established
traditions.
D) assert that any sudden changes to the country’s civic institutions might permanently
paralyze the country.
26 .Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 25-29 (“Female suffrage...common”)
B) Lines 46-51 (“As was to...years”)
C) Lines 64-67 (“It has seen...liberty”)
D) Lines 79-88 (“In view...society”)27 .The principal rhetorical effect of the phrase “paralyzation, retrogression, disorganization,
or destruction” in lines 57-58 is to
A) highlight with increasing force how changes in ideals and institutions can damage a