Module I: Reading and Writing

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The idea that the schematic figures of medieval art represent a haphazard "loss" of realistic techniques in anatomic modeling and representation of perspective has been _____ by art historians who specialize in the Middle Ages. Such figures, these specialists argue, achieve new expressive and decorative potential through intentional departures from realism.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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disputed
corroborated
expounded
hyperbolized
The following text is from William Beckford's 1786 novel Vathek, An Arabian Tale
It was not long before Vathek discovered abundant reason to regret his precipitation; for, though he could not decipher the characters himself, yet, by constantly poring upon them, he plainly perceived that they every day changed; and, unfortunately, no other candidate offered to explain them. This perplexing occupation inflamed his blood, dazzled his sight, and brought on such a giddiness and debility that he could hardly support himself.
As used in the text, what does the word "occupation" most nearly mean?
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Invasion
Fixation
Tenure
Amusement
The following text is from August Strindberg's 1887 play The Father, translated by Edith and Warner Oland. Laura and the Doctor are discussing Laura's husband.
LAURA: That is just what we fear, too. You see he has sometimes the most extraordinary ideas which, of course, one might expect in a learned man, if they did not have a disastrous effect on the welfare of his whole family.
For instance, one of his whims is buying all kinds of things.
DOCTOR: That is serious; but what does he buy?
LAURA: Whole boxes of books that he never reads.
As used in the text, what does the word "extraordinary" most nearly mean?
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Renowned
Inexpressible
Unusual
Exaggerated
The following text is from Augusta Gregory's 1906 play Hyacinth Halvey. In the scene that follows, the title character arrives at a post office in a small town.
SERGEANT: I suppose you are Hyacinth Halvey? I had a letter about you from the resident magistrate.
HYACINTH: I heard he was writing. It was my mother got a friend he deals with to ask him.
SERGEANT: He gives you a very high character
HYACINTH: It is very kind of him, indeed, and he not knowing me at all. But, indeed, all the neighbors were very friendly. Anything any one could do to help me they did it.
As used in the text, what does the word "character" most nearly mean?
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Peculiarity
Nature
Recommendation
Quality
The following text is adapted from Lord Byron's 1817 verse drama Manfred. In this scene, Manfred has reached a cottage in the Bernese Alps, and the hunter has aided Manfred in a time of distress.
HUNTER: When thou art better, I will be thy guide—
But whither?
MANFRED: It imports not; I do know
My route full well and need no further guidance.
HUNTER: Thy garb and gait bespeak thee of high lineage—
One of the many chiefs, whose castled crags
Look o'er the lower valleys—which of these
May call thee lord?
As used in the text, what does the word "guidance" most nearly mean?
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Direction
Superiority
Education
Enlightenment
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