C) Lines 34-35 (“I am...country”)
D) Lines 53-59 (“We are...ago”)13 .As used in line 13, “by inches” most nearly means
A) with that form of measurement.
B) in a gradual way.
C) in a short time.
D) on its feet.14 .Based on the information in lines 12-20, Roosevelt believes that the “national institutions”
are
A) criminals who are stealing from those who have invested money in their institutions.
B) overly dependent on the value of commodities to run successful businesses.
C) devoted to the implementation of economic theories that were unsuccessful.
D) struggling in such a way that they do unfortunate things to investors.
15 .Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 8-11 (“Tonight...do”)
B) Lines 13-24 (“It...1933”)
C) Lines 28-33 (“Today...assurance”)
D) Lines 35-42 (“I...high prices”)16 .In lines 26-27, what is the most likely reason that Roosevelt refers to a “condition and not
a theory”?
A) He is issuing a proclamation on new health initiatives within the United States.
B) He is suggesting that the problem is concrete rather than abstract.
C) He is holding economic theorists responsible for the current economic turmoil.
D) He is implying that the current economic crisis cannot be solved.
17 .In lines 28-33, Roosevelt makes a distinction between
A) politicians and citizens.
B) conditions and theories.
C) cautious optimism and full-throated support of a recovery
D) bankers and farmers.18 .Based on the information in the fourth paragraph (lines 28-52), the economic situation in
the United States has improved in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A) increased railroad traffic.
B) increased industry.