Question

1. given that “new world” means north america and “old world” means europe, which of the following statements is correct?

(a) true wolves appeared first in the old world, while forerunners of wolves appeared first in the new world.
(b) true wolves appeared first in north america, while forerunners of wolves appeared first in the old world.
(c) true wolves appeared first in the old world, while forerunners of wolves ap - peared first in europe.
(d) true wolves first appeared in europe during the villafranchian stage.
passage d
in the 17th century, the early colonists in new england built primarily simple frame houses, whereas the earliest colonists in the tidewater region of virginia built more elaborate houses of brick. the generations which followed constructed other buildings out of wood, brick, and stone in the styles now termed greek revival, georgian, and colonial, or other names indicating their origin. most of these houses were constructed in colonies populated mainly by english settlers. however, the spanish had a heavy influence over the dwellings that arose in california, and in the mississippi delta, the architecture followed french styles.

1. below are three possible titles for this passage. in each blank, write the letter of the phrase (a, b or c) which best describes that title.

history of the colonies and early united states
architecture in the colonies and early united states
architecture of early new england
(a) comprehensive title
(b) too narrow
(c) too broad

1. how many types of building material are men - tioned in this selection?

(a) one.
(b) two.
(c) three.
(d) four.

1. according to the passage, the french influence on architecture was greatest in

(a) new england
(b) virginia
(c) the mississippi delta
(d) california

1. according to the selection, in the 1600s

(a) more complex houses were built in new england than in virginia
(b) brick structures were stronger than wooden structures
(c) americans were independent people who developed their own architecture
(d) more complex houses were built in virginia than in new england

1. on which line(s) did you find the answer to the preceding question?

line number(s):

1. one can conclude from the selection that

(a) virginia was part of new england
(b) virginia was settled by new englanders
(c) the french settled in the mississippi delta
(d) the french settled in california

1. the word “elaborate” in line 4, according to the context, means

(a) extend
(b) plain, simple
(c) complex, sophisticated
(d) made from arbors (trees)

Explanation:

1. The passage mainly discusses the architecture in the colonies and early United States, so "Architecture in the Colonies and Early United States" is the best - fitting title. "History of the Colonies and Early United States" is too broad as it doesn't focus on architecture, and "Architecture of Early New England" is too narrow as it only covers New England while the passage is more general.
2. The passage mentions wood, brick, and stone as building materials, so three types are mentioned.
3. It is stated that in the Mississippi Delta, the architecture followed French styles, so the French influence on architecture was greatest in the Mississippi Delta.
4. It says early colonists in New England built simple frame houses and those in Virginia built more elaborate houses of brick, so more complex houses were built in Virginia than in New England in the 1600s.
5. The answer to question 4 can be found in lines 2 - 4.
6. Since the architecture in the Mississippi Delta followed French styles, it can be concluded that the French settled in the Mississippi Delta.
7. In the context of comparing simple frame houses in New England and houses in Virginia, "elaborate" means complex, sophisticated.

Answer:

1. Architecture in the Colonies and Early United States: A, History of the Colonies and Early United States: C, Architecture of Early New England: B
2. C. Three
3. C. the Mississippi Delta
4. D. more complex houses were built in Virginia than in New England
5. LINE NUMBER(S): 2 - 4
6. C. the French settled in the Mississippi Delta
7. C. complex, sophisticated