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Section 2
Practice Test Six
20. The author includes the third paragraph (lines
51-77) primarily in order to
(A) propose a vision of a utopian society
(B) propose a vision of an artistically educated
society
(C) argue that pop culture leaves no lasting
impact on society
(D) observe that classic literature has great appeal
for even reluctant students
(E) indicate that contemporary and classical
works are interchangeable
21. In lines 92-96 ("However . .. culture."), the
education illustrated is best described as
(A) elitist
(B) philanthropic
(C) eclectic
(D) comprehensive
(E) rudimentary
22. In lines 102-1 10, the author describes an education
system that would be
(A) more expensive than the current system
(B) more celebrated than the current system
(C) more controversial than the current system
(D) more interesting than the current system
(E) more likely to inspire than the current system
23. The main purpose of the passage is to
(A) shift the focus of a debate from causes to
effects
(B) outline a debate and support one side
( C) present a problem and suggest a solution
(D) revive a discredited idea that might be able to
solve a current problem
(E) promote certain kinds of art
24. In the hypothetical United States the author
discusses, why does he imply that children will
grow up to produce art that may be higher in
quality than the pop music and movies produced
today?
(A) They would not want to disappoint their
parents.
(B) Society would not accept low-quality art.
( C) Their education would provide them with
more artistic knowledge.
(D) They would have more free time to
experiment with their art.
(E) Critics would judge the merits of the art
more harshly.
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