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Q1The sudden, vehement objections of the senator understandably <code>________</code> the other members of his party, considering that he had previously expressed few qualms about the proposed amendment.<br/><br/>[ Note: Select 2 answer choices ]

Q2The investigators made it clear that nothing they would unearth was <code>________</code>; every misdeed they learned about would be revealed to the public.

Q3In the 1950s, the profusion of goods, televisions, and other factors led to an explosion of ads. Alert to the captivating power of these images, pop artists set out to shock the world and redefine art. The paragon of this movement was Andy Warhol, who marketed mechanically reproduced images ranging from celebrities to soup cans. <br/><br/>Outwardly he cultivated a passive, cool, eccentric detachment; in reality, he was a workaholic perfectionist who spent long hours making his work appear effortless. His intention was easily achieved—many did not understand his vision and thought it required no effort. "Anyone can paint a soup can and call it art," some said. <br/><br/><em>But not just "anyone" did; only Warhol, whose sensibility epitomized the notion that the essence of art lies in its conception, did</em>. <br/><br/>Warhol passed another artistic litmus test by encapsulating in tangible form the tenor of his times, a mechanical age of mass production and mass consumption. <br/><br/><em>Despite the hype and myth-making that continually infused his enterprise, Warhol earned the title of artist</em>.<br/><br/>Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the argument?

Q4<em>Unseen Characters</em> by Will Floyd<br/><br/>Many plays, films, and television shows use the storytelling device of the unseen character. As the name implies, this trope involves a character the audience never directly encounters, but instead only hears about through the words of other characters. A common assumption is that a character that never speaks or is visible to the viewers of a play or film would only be a minor element, left to be the butt of jokes or as a simple way to add depth to a major character. In fact, unseen characters are frequently quite important, and further the plot because of their absence. The most notable instance of such a character is Godot, in Samuel Beckett’s play <em>Waiting for Godot </em>(1953). The two main characters in the play, Vladimir and Estragon, sit patiently by a tree, expecting Godot to come by at any moment. Three other characters, Lucky, Pozzo, and a boy, all speak to Vladimir and Estragon, with Godot never alighting on the stage. Nonetheless, Godot’s machinations in making the men wait—along with his supposed intentions—drive the play’s narrative. Godot, never seen or heard from directly, becomes the largest force in the created world of the play. This use of an unseen character creates an added mystery and increases the tension between the two main characters. Beckett uses the unseen character not as a gimmick or cheap ploy, but instead as the central focus of his play.<br/><br/>The author would NOT agree with the statement that <code>________</code>.

Q5Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.<br/><br/>Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.<br/><br/>When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.<br/><br/>Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.<br/><br/>What does the author’s tone suggest about the customs in different parts of the country?

Q6Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.<br/><br/>Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.<br/><br/>When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.<br/><br/>Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.<br/><br/>What assumption does the author make about the readers of this passage?