Unit 3 Progress Check: MCQ

In sentence 10, which of the following claims best sets up the development of the writer's line of reasoning in the third paragraph? Experiencing art doesn't just highlight existing connections; it actively forges new ones. a. (as it is now) b. it is best experienced firsthand c. in many cases it is produced collaboratively d. sometimes it can be isolating e. it provides some people with a livelihood

a. (as it is now)

Throughout the passage, the writer wants to make sure to acknowledge sources used as evidence. Which of the following changes should the writer make? a. In sentence 1, changing "In 2016," to "In a 2016 essay published by the World Economic Forum," b. In sentence 3, changing "artists" to "artists who work in diverse media such as painting, music, and performance art" c. In sentence 8, changing "recontextualization" to "recontextualization, or repackaging," d. In sentence 11, changing "describes" to "described in 2016" e. In sentence 14, changing "her" to "her childhood piano"

a. In sentence 1, changing "In 2016," to "In a 2016 essay published by the World Economic Forum"

Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between the first and the second paragraphs? a. The first paragraph states the disadvantages of engaging in war to settle international disagreements; the second paragraph discusses an alternative method of resolving such disagreements. b. The first paragraph offers a generalization about the darker aspects of human nature; the second paragraph identifies a possible counterexample. c. The first paragraph highlights the destructive impact of war on societies; the second paragraph elaborates on how a certain mindset mentioned in the first paragraph increases the likelihood of war. d. The first paragraph lists the benefits of international cooperation; the second paragraph highlights the role of religious institutions in promoting such cooperation. e. The first paragraph describes a trend in international relations; the second paragraph expands on how a specific example mentioned in the first paragraph contributes to that trend.

a. The first paragraph states the disadvantages of engaging in war to settle international disagreements; the second paragraph discusses an alternative method of resolving such disagreements

The writer wants to conclude the passage by supporting the specific claim made in sentence 15 with a quotation from Eliasson. Which of the following sentences, if placed after sentence 15, best accomplishes this goal? a. As Eliasson observes, "Giving people access to data most often leaves them feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, not empowered and poised for action." b. As Eliasson puts it, this transformative experience "takes us beyond an us-and-them mentality to a broader idea of what constitutes we." c. Being an artist, Eliasson says, has enabled him to travel "to many countries around the world over the past 20 years." d. As for himself, Eliasson explains, "Working as an artist has brought me into contact with a wealth of outlooks on the world." e. After all, as Eliasson points out, "Most of us know the feeling of being moved by a work of art, whether it is a song, a play, a poem, a novel, a painting, or a spatiotemporal experiment."

b. As Eliasson puts it, this transformative experience "takes us beyond an us-and-them mentality to a broader idea of what constitutes we."

The writer wants to develop the discussion of Jane Chu's performance experiences in sentences 13 and 14. Which of the following, if added after sentence 14, would best accomplish this goal? a. A narrative about how Chu first became interested in music and why she started playing the piano b. Contrasting descriptions of how Chu felt when she played music and how she felt when she interacted with people in nonmusical contexts c. An explanation of why Chu's family decided to move from China to the United States d. A detailed description of the National Endowment for the Arts, including when and why it was founded and the scope of its mission today e. The definition of "linear" as it is used in the quotation from Chu

b. Contrasting descriptions of how Chu felt when she played music and how she felt when she interacted with people in nonmusical contexts

Which of the following best describes how the author organizes the reasoning of his argument in the opening lines of the passage ("Warned by the disaster . . . ever adopted by nations")? a. Arguing from specific cases to a general conclusion b. Tracing a sequence of events resulting in a positive outcome c. Pointing out the differences among various opinions d. Critiquing a proposed measure by examining a hypothetical example e. Drawing parallels between the current situation and a past crisis

b. Tracing a sequence of events resulting in a positive outcome

At the beginning of the third paragraph, the author refers to "those who believe that peace will not be attained until some super-tribunal is established" primarily to... a. invoke the authority of a widely held opinion b. acknowledge an alternative perspective c. highlight a potential drawback of a recommendation d. illustrate how nations might be discouraged from violating treaties e. criticize a view that he regards as overly optimistic

b. acknowledge an alternative perspective

In the second sentence of the final paragraph, the author justifies his determination to "see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace" by... a. providing statistical data in support of his opinion b. gesturing to the unthinkable consequences of holding the opposite opinion c. drawing attention to historical evidence that has previously been ignored d. pointing out a flaw in the line of reasoning of those who disagree with him e. questioning the moral integrity of those who disagree with him

b. gesturing to the unthinkable consequences of holding the opposite opinion

The writer wants to develop the main idea of the third paragraph by adding additional information after sentence 11 (In galleries and performance halls, people come together for events Eliasson describes as "strongly rooted in a physical experience, in our bodies"). Which of the following choices would best accomplish this goal? a. A detailed description of an art gallery where Eliasson has shown his work b. An explanation of the differences between how concert halls and art galleries are designed c. An anecdote about a group of people who met and became friends at a concert in their neighborhood d. An explanation of why Eliasson has become particularly concerned with the role of art in community building e. A dictionary definition of the word "gallery"

c. An anecdote about a group of people who met and became friends at a concert in their neighborhood

In sentence 12, the writer wants to clarify the paragraph's line of reasoning and explain the relevance of the evidence in sentences 13 and 14 to the paragraph's main idea. Which version of sentence 12 (reproduced below) would best accomplish this goal? Not all artworks are experienced in galleries and performance halls, however. a. (As it is now) b. Eliasson is only one of many people who appreciate the way art events can draw in a variety of people. c. And just as art can overcome physical divides, it can also overcome linguistic and cultural ones. d. But you do not have to be a professional artist to appreciate the role art can play in your community. e. This important community function is one of the reasons why public funding for the arts is so important.

c. And just as art can overcome physical divides, it can also overcome linguistic and cultural ones

The writer is considering deleting sentence 7 (reproduced below) from the passage. Kennedy's transformation and display of sayings such as "higher the hair, closer to heaven" celebrated the daily experiences of salon patrons, reinforcing the self-esteem of stylists and patrons alike and getting everyone talking. Should the writer keep or delete the sentence? a. Keep it, because it indicates the shift from a discussion of the importance of community to a discussion of the artwork itself. b. Keep it, because it strengthens the writer's credibility by including a quote that is likely familiar to the audience. c. Keep it, because it provides commentary that helps explain how the example of Kennedy's artwork is significant in relation to the passage's overall argument. d. Delete it, because it contains details about hairdressing that are not relevant to the paragraph's discussion of art and community. e. Delete it, because it introduces a new argument about the role of art that contradicts the writer's main argument in the passage.

c. Keep it, because it provides commentary that helps explain how the example of Kennedy's artwork is significant in relation to the passage's overall argument

Which of the following best captures how the author presents the relationship between public opinion and peace in the third paragraph? a. Peace enables public opinion to regulate human behavior effectively. b. Peace allows the free expression of public opinion. c. Public opinion is the most effective means of safeguarding peace. d. Public opinion historically tends to favor peace. e. Public opinion safeguards international peace more effectively than it does domestic peace.

c. Public opinion is the most effective means of safeguarding peace

In the third sentence of the first paragraph, the author mentions that war "has, through the centuries, been recognized by international law as a sovereign right" primarily to... a. offer evidence in support of his ultimate conclusion b. provide context his audience may lack c. register a potential objection to a position he supports d. challenge the factual basis for a view he opposes e. explain the origin of his favored approach

c. register a potential objection to a position he supports

In the second and third sentences of the second paragraph ("It was inspired . . . that awful struggle"), the author represents the Pact of Paris as... a. a temporary solution to a long-standing problem b. the unexpected outgrowth of a volatile situation c. the hopeful result of traumatic experiences d. the culmination of lengthy deliberations e. a particular stage in a predictable cycle

c. the hopeful result of traumatic experiences

At the end of the first paragraph, the author's commentary regarding "[e]ach one of these treaties" (sentence 6) primarily serves to... a. imply that such treaties will fail to accomplish their purpose if even one of them is violated b. suggest that such treaties must be worded precisely if they are to maintain the continued support of those who agree to them c. identify a set of criteria that must be satisfied before a goal described earlier in the paragraph can be accomplished d. establish a logical relationship between the treaties he lists and a claim he makes earlier in the paragraph e. articulate a key distinction between treaties that are likely to be effective and those that are likely to be broken

d. establish a logical relationship between the treaties he lists and a claim he makes earlier in the paragraph

In the fifth sentence of the first paragraph ("There is the League of Nations . . . reduction of armament"), the author comments on the age and effectiveness of the League of Nations primarily to explain... a. why the First World War motivated world leaders to form alliances b. why current measures may not indefinitely forestall another outbreak of war c. its relationship to his claim that war is unlikely to be abolished immediately d. its relevance to his argument regarding advances in peace preservation efforts e. its significance as an exception to his generalization about human institutions

d. its relevance to his argument regarding advances in peace preservation efforts

Which version of the underlined portion of sentence 9 develops the main idea of the paragraph by explaining an effect of the art piece Passin' on to Others? Words that previously had passed unremarked now joined other aphorisms and sayings that Kennedy has printed on posters. a. (as it is now) b. appeared in a hand-printed format thanks to a technique similar to the process used by professional printers hundreds of years ago c. made up the entire text of the piece, confirming that "limitations spark creativity," as Kennedy asserted in a 2010 interview with artist Michael Curtin d. spurred consideration and discussion, exchanges that many stylists chose to continue by hanging prints from the show in their salons e. presented an impressive, wall-sized spectacle to visitors who encountered them at the Institute for Contemporary Art

d. spurred consideration and discussion, exchanges that many stylists chose to continue by hanging prints from the show in their salons

In sentence 4 (reproduced below), the writer wants to integrate the discussion of the piece Passin' on to Others into the passage's line of reasoning about how art can affirm and strengthen community bonds. Artworks created by artists outside of a particular community often do not appeal to members of that community because of a lack of connection between the artists and their intended audience. Which of the following versions of sentence 4 best accomplishes this goal? a. (As it is now) b. Works of art from a variety of different genres can play a role in fostering communication. c. The communicative function of art can change when a piece or performance moves from one physical space to another. d. Recognizable themes from a particular social setting can quickly establish a connection between the artwork and its audience. e. Art can play a unique role in starting conversations and cultivating group pride by representing communities to themselves.

e. Art can play a unique role in starting conversations and cultivating group pride by representing communities to themselves