33.The word “compelling” in line 17 is closest in meaning to
(A) joyous
(B) intricate
(C) competing
(D) forceful

34. What is the main point of the second paragraph? (A) Public performance is essential to verbal art. (B) Oral narratives are a valid form of literature. (C) Native Americans have a strong oral tradition in art. (D) The production of literature provides employment for many artists.

35. What can be inferred about the nature of the Native American literature discussed in the passage? (A) It reflects historical and contemporary life in Asia. (B) Its main focus is on daily activities. (C) It is based primarily on scientific knowledge. (D) It is reshaped each time it is experienced.

36. According to the passage, what responsibility does the audience of a verbal art performance have ? (A) They provide financial support for performances. (B) They judge the quality of the content and presentation. (C) They participate in the performance by chanting responses. (D) They determine the length of the performance by requesting a continuation.

37. Which of the following is NOT true of the Native American literature discussed in the passage? (A) It involves acting. (B) It has ancient origins. (C) It has a set form. (D) It expresses an inner vision.

38. What can be inferred from the passage about the difference between written and oral literature? (A) Written literature reflects social values better than oral literature does. (B) Written literature involves less interaction between audience and creator during the creative progress than oral literature does. (C) Written literature usually is not based on historical events, whereas oral literature is. (D) Written literature is not as highly respected as oral literature is.

39. What is the author’s attitude toward Native American literature? (A) Admiring of its form (B) Critical of the cost of its production (C) Amused by its content (D) Skeptical about its origins

40. What is the passage mainly about? (A) The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities (B) The growth of public art in United States cities. (C) The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States (D) The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.

41. The word “exceptional” in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) remarkable (B) fearless (C) expert (D) visible

42. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT (A) the transfer of artwork from private to public sites (B) artworks that represent a city’s special character (C) greater interest in art by the American public (D) a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art

43. According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of (A) communities that are building more art museums (B) artists who are moving to urban areas (C) urban development and renewal (D) an increase in the number of artists in the United States.

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