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GED GED-Reading - GED Reasoning Through Language Arts

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In her book THE ARGUMENT OFCULTURE, the author claims that "the modern culture is far too critical—many prefer to shout down . . . the opposition points of view rather than listen to them."

Based on the information above and the information in the passage, which of the following best summarizes the author’s view about criticism?

A.

Criticism is usually easy to accept.

B.

Criticism needs to be presented carefully.

C.

Criticism is far too often ignored by the recipient.

D.

Criticism is always harsh and damaging.

E.

Criticism changes over time.

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Later in the novel from which this excerpt is taken, Rozin leaves her family to nurse a former lover who is dying of cancer. Which detail from the excerpt suggests how Rozin feels about this decision?

A.

"The streets narrow to dream tunnels" (line 12)

B.

"‘Don’t worry,’ says Rozin. It will be all right’" (lines 23–24)

C.

"Standing tall in her lavender robe" (lines 30–31)

D.

"takes down a pair of white lotus bowls" (lines 42–43)

E.

"As always, she pours the coffee" (line 52)