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Passage III HUMANITIES: This passage is adapted from the article “The Sculpture Revolution” by Michael Michalski (©1998 Geer Publishing). Which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
  1. A. Cézanne had greater influence on modern sculpture than did Rodin. ✓
  2. B. Rodin made no significant contribution to modern sculpture.
  3. C. Daumier should not be considered a modern sculptor.
  4. D. Carpeaux should be considered a modern sculptor.
Explanation: If the passage discusses Cézanne's influence on modern sculpture as being greater than Rodin’s, then the author would most likely agree with statement F. This reflects a comparison of their contributions based on historical impact.
Easy
Passage III HUMANITIES: This passage is adapted from the article “The Sculpture Revolution” by Michael Michalski (©1998 Geer Publishing). According to the passage, academicism and mannerism:
  1. A. were readily visible in The Age of Bronze.
  2. B. were partially manifest in the Rondanini Pietà.
  3. C. were styles that Rodin believed lacked integrity. ✓
  4. D. were styles that Rodin wanted to restore into fashion.
Explanation: According to the passage, Rodin explicitly criticized academicism and mannerism as artificial approaches that prioritized technical skill over genuine emotional expression, leading him to view them as lacking artistic integrity. This perspective explains his rejection of these styles in favor of a m
Medium
Passage III is adapted from the article "Conquering Jazz" by Patrick Tyrrell (© 2006 by Patrick Tyrrell). Which chord, if any, does the author eventually conclude is the most confusing jazz chord to play?
  1. A. The passage does not indicate any such chord.
  2. B. C-sharp diminished
  3. C. Major sevenths
  4. D. F-sharp minor-7 flat-5 ✓
Explanation: In Passage III, the author describes various challenging chords but ultimately identifies F-sharp minor-7 flat-5 as particularly difficult due to its complex fingering and dissonant sound. It stands out as the chord labeled most confusing to play, making D the correct answer based on explicit textua
Medium
Passage III is adapted from the article "Conquering Jazz" by Patrick Tyrrell (© 2006 by Patrick Tyrrell). As it is used in line 47, "magician's secrets" most nearly means:
  1. A. information on how to play jazz.
  2. B. forbidden bits of knowledge. ✓
  3. C. instances of harmless trickery.
  4. D. the true nature of a private person.
Explanation: In this context, "magician's secrets" refers to the hidden techniques and improvisational skills that jazz musicians guard closely, making them seem like exclusive or forbidden knowledge rather than public information. The author uses this metaphor to highlight how outsiders view these artistic nuan
Medium
In the passage, the phrase "careful planning" (line 7) refers to the method of tomato cultivation that has:
  1. A. allowed the plant to grow like a weed.
  2. B. valued appearance and durability over taste. ✓
  3. C. failed to make the fruit taste less like curdled water.
  4. D. made the narrator change his opinion of tomatoes.
Explanation: The phrase "careful planning" refers to the industrial farming methods described in the passage that prioritize uniformity, shelf life, and visual appeal rather than flavor. The text contrasts this approach with heirloom varieties, noting that the cultivated tomatoes are often bland and lack the com

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