Question

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construction on florence’s grand cathedral began in 1296. over a hundred years later, however, the structure remained unfinished, with an enormous hole in the roof. the designers had intended to top the cathedral with the world’s largest dome, but this plan was stymied by architectural limitations. the main factor stalling progress was the fact that no one knew how to create such a massive cupola without large, cumbersome support systems.

in 1418, tired of the gaping hole above the altar, florentine priests solicited the general public for solutions to the dome problem. a number of leading architects submitted ideas, but the chosen design came from a goldsmith named filippo brunelleschi. he suggested building not one but two domes, bound together with rings of metal to counteract outward pressure. the now - famous dome was ultimately completed in 1436. today it remains one of the most impressive structures in the world.

what is the meaning of solicited as used in the passage?

assembled

asked

honored

paid

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "solicited", we analyze the context. The Florentine priests wanted solutions to the dome problem from the general public. "Assembled" means to gather, which doesn't fit as they wanted ideas, not to gather people. "Honored" means to respect, which is irrelevant. "Paid" is about giving money, not related. "Asked" fits because they were seeking (asking) the public for solutions, as shown by architects submitting ideas after this action.

Answer:

B. asked