Since 1970, national parks have had to double the number of signs warning visitors of possible hazards.  The new signs have a dual purpose in that they also protect the parks from unnecessary litigation.  In 1972, the National Parks Service in Yellowstone was forced to pay more than $87,000 to the victim of a bear attack.  This ruling prompted Yellowstone historian Lee Whittlesley to write, "Analogously I could ask, should New York’s Central Park have signs every ten feet saying, ‘Danger! Muggers!’ just because a non-streetwise, non-New Yorker might go walking there?"

Lee Whittlesley’s attitude toward the "ruling" in line 6 could best be described as

The notation that journalists should strive to remain objective has been challenged in recent years as new reporting styles have come into vogue.  For instance, a novel style of journalism, know as "gonzo journalism," emerged in the 1970s.  This form, which remains popular today, is characterized by a punchy style, rough and occasionally sarcastic language, and an apparent disregard for conventional journalistic writing customs.  Unlike traditional journalists, gonzo journalists use the power of both emotions and personal experience to convey their messages.  Rather than adhering to the objectivity prized in standard journalistic writing, they believe in presenting an unedited perspective on a story in "true gonzo" form.

The above passage suggests that the writing of "traditional journalists" is typically

Passage 1

The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is one of the most magnificent examples of Islamic architecture.  Shah Jahan, a Muslim ruler, built it in the seventeenth century as a tribute to his late wife.  The style of the building seems to reflect that it was built for a beloved woman.  Delicate white marble walls, accented by lofty arches and lacy scrollwork, support a series of domes.  Four slender towers stand guard near the corners of the building.  Overall, the style of the structure gives a striking impression of lightness, despite the heavy stone material.  All of these characteristics lead to an almost otherworldly beauty, worth of any queen.

Passage 2

Although the Taj Mahal has long been recognized for is architectural beauty, it is often overlooked that Shah Jahan commissioned the building in 1632 as a tomb for his most beloved wife.  The tomb is flanked on the west by a mosque, a Muslim place of worship.  Arabic script is inlaid along the walls of the Taj Mahal, and it is rumored that the entire Muslim holy book, the Koran, is written along the structure’s walls and supports.  The architectural wonder of the Taj Mahal cannot be denied; however, it is vital to recognize the spiritual aspects that pervade one of the world’s most recognizable buildings.

The authors of both passages would most likely agree that the Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is one of the most magnificent examples of Islamic architecture.  Shah Jahan, a Muslim ruler, built it in the seventeenth century as a tribute to his late wife.  The style of the building seems to reflect that it was built for a beloved woman.  Delicate white marble walls, accented by lofty arches and lacy scrollwork, support a series of domes.  Four slender towers stand guard near the corners of the building.  Overall, the style of the structure gives a striking impression of lightness, despite the heavy stone material.  All of these characteristics lead to an almost otherworldly beauty, worth of any queen.

Passage 2

Although the Taj Mahal has long been recognized for is architectural beauty, it is often overlooked that Shah Jahan commissioned the building in 1632 as a tomb for his most beloved wife.  The tomb is flanked on the west by a mosque, a Muslim place of worship.  Arabic script is inlaid along the walls of the Taj Mahal, and it is rumored that the entire Muslim holy book, the Koran, is written along the structure’s walls and supports.  The architectural wonder of the Taj Mahal cannot be denied; however, it is vital to recognize the spiritual aspects that pervade one of the world’s most recognizable buildings.

Compared to Passage 2, Passage 1 is more concerned with the Taj Mahal’s

Passage 1

The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is one of the most magnificent examples of Islamic architecture.  Shah Jahan, a Muslim ruler, built it in the seventeenth century as a tribute to his late wife.  The style of the building seems to reflect that it was built for a beloved woman.  Delicate white marble walls, accented by lofty arches and lacy scrollwork, support a series of domes.  Four slender towers stand guard near the corners of the building.  Overall, the style of the structure gives a striking impression of lightness, despite the heavy stone material.  All of these characteristics lead to an almost otherworldly beauty, worth of any queen.

Passage 2

Although the Taj Mahal has long been recognized for is architectural beauty, it is often overlooked that Shah Jahan commissioned the building in 1632 as a tomb for his most beloved wife.  The tomb is flanked on the west by a mosque, a Muslim place of worship.  Arabic script is inlaid along the walls of the Taj Mahal, and it is rumored that the entire Muslim holy book, the Koran, is written along the structure’s walls and supports.  The architectural wonder of the Taj Mahal cannot be denied; however, it is vital to recognize the spiritual aspects that pervade one of the world’s most recognizable buildings.

The primary purpose of Passage 2 is to

Though most people know the definition of the word "boycott," few know its origin.  named for Captain Charles Boycott, the word as we know it owes less to him than to Irish nationalist Charless Parnell.  Parnell organized Irish farmers and convinced them to fix their rent rates.  When Boycott refused, Parnell unleashed the power of the people.  A band of hostile peasants forced the Captain’s servants to leave.  There were no laborers to gather the harvest and no stablemen to care for the animals.  Boycott was not allowed to enter stores or make purchases.  Eventually, Boycott and his wife fled Ireland, and Parnell was hailed as the workingman’s hero.

The above passage is best summarized by which of the following?

Though most people know the definition of the word "boycott," few know its origin.  named for Captain Charles Boycott, the word as we know it owes less to him than to Irish nationalist Charless Parnell.  Parnell organized Irish farmers and convinced them to fix their rent rates.  When Boycott refused, Parnell unleashed the power of the people.  A band of hostile peasants forced the Captain’s servants to leave.  There were no laborers to gather the harvest and no stablemen to care for the animals.  Boycott was not allowed to enter stores or make purchases.  Eventually, Boycott and his wife fled Ireland, and Parnell was hailed as the workingman’s hero.

It can be most reasonably inferred from the above passage that _____

Hans Christian Andersen’s story, "The Little Mermaid," contrary to popular perception, doesn’t end happily.  Instead of marrying her prince, the mermaid fails and is changed into sea foam.  The fate of this character mirrors that of many of Andersen’s fairy tales; throughout the years, his works have changed dramatically.  As in the children’s game of telephone, multiple translations altered both the words and meanings of the texts.  In addition, the tales were bowdlerized to meet Victorian standards: risque situations and inappropriate language were cut.  Finally, publishers edited them to fit in illustrations.  While there is no one cause for the many changes to Andersen’s stories, the original meanings departed as surely as sea foam on the shore.

What is the main idea of the above passage?

Hans Christian Andersen’s story, "The Little Mermaid," contrary to popular perception, doesn’t end happily.  Instead of marrying her prince, the mermaid fails and is changed into sea foam.  The fate of this character mirrors that of many of Andersen’s fairy tales; throughout the years, his works have changed dramatically.  As in the children’s game of telephone, multiple translations altered both the words and meanings of the texts.  In addition, the tales were bowdlerized to meet Victorian standards: risque situations and inappropriate language were cut.  Finally, publishers edited them to fit in illustrations.  While there is no one cause for the many changes to Andersen’s stories, the original meanings departed as surely as sea foam on the shore.

Sea foam is mentioned in the above passage in order to _____

Although the first internal-combustion-powered vehicle was created in 1885, automotive history did not begin until 1907.  That was the year that Henry Ford’s revolutionary assembly line began churning out his Model T automobiles.  Ford’s grand vision was to make the car an integral part of the American lifestyle, and his mass production techniques allowed him to sell his Model T at unbelievably low prices – the cost of the car was $950 in 1907 and had dropped to under $300 by $1926.  Soon, there were more cars in the United States than households.  A new era of freedom and mobility had begun.

In may be inferred from the above passage that _____