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When using the term "the sovereignty of the masses" (paragraph 4), the author seems to mean the ability of the masses to:

-READ question stem carefully and be able to translate to self what they are asking for -psg is saying large masses can't make all the decisions and rule all together: "most formidable argument against the sovereignty of the masses is derived from the mechanical and technical impossibility". Soverneighty must mean something masses mechanically and technically can't do

The authors IMPLY that the Portuguese ambassador applauded the French National Assembly because of genuine sympathy for their ideals. ALTERNATIVELY, the ambassador's actions could be EXPLAINED as:

-the answer should not be similar to what is stated in the first sentence, which is talked about in the passage. Must be an ALTERNATIVE EXPLANATION. Answer choices: his life outside of Portugal had broadened his political sympathies —> mentioned in psg Answer choice: he was at odds with the medieval policies of Queen Maria —> this is implied since it is the opposite of why he would feel "genuine sympathy" NOTE: imply does NOT mean explain Reason why I missed it was bc i didn't register the word "alternatively" from the question stem

4. (RWT) The story of Stevenson's Scottish many is probably included in order to:

A. expose the nanny B. establish the pervasiveness of the desire to collect an author's mementos While it did expose the nanny BUT what was the purpose of including this story? how does this story tie the paragraphs together? FOLLOW THE MAIN IDEA (the bigger picture is author's fans should stick to reading the works if they truly want to support writer, don't read their biographies or buy things that may belong to feel "closer" to the writer)

1. Which of the following assertions in the passage does the author support with a practical example?

Go back to psg, look for real life, explicit examples around that assertion (supporting example can come before or after the actual "assertions")

Implicit in the use of the phrase "betrayal by biography" (paragraph 4) is the idea that biography:

Go back to the passage and read sentences before and after this phrase for meaning of the phrase