19. (B). The author discusses Bois and Damisch's metaphor ("a dynamic game"), calls it misleading, and proposes an
expansion beyond the competitive aspect. (A) is incorrect, as the author does not claim that the two artists were the
best. (C) only addresses the details and evidence presented in the passage but not the main point. (D) and (E) are both
distortions because the passage does not rank the painters, and these issues are again not the point.
20. (D). This question type asks for a combination of the point, tone, and, perhaps, structure. The author expresses the
point at the end of the first paragraph by suggesting that the rivalry between Picasso and Matisse was more of a
dialogue or exchange. (A) is an incorrect comparison because the passage rejects the idea that such rivalries are mere
competitions. (B) distorts a detail by adding an opinion not stated in the passage. The author writes about the artists
employing multiple styles, but never implies they are masters because they employ multiple styles. (C) is a distortion
based on misreading the "conversation" metaphor. (E) is incorrect, as the word generally is a claim that the author
does not make; you are only told about one particular rivalry.
21. (C). In the last paragraph, the passage states that Matisse used the same palette in his work but omitted the green.
(A), (D), and (E) are incorrect because they cite comments about Large Nude in a Red Armchair, not Woman with
Yellow Hair. (B) is backwards — the passage states that Matisse's response, as opposed to Picasso's work, did not
rigidly tie color to form.
22. (E). In the third paragraph, the author refers to Matisse as the older artist. Choice (A) is not true; the phrase
"sensuous, rich mood" was used in the passage to describe a work by Matisse, not Large Nude in a Red Armchair.
Choice (B) is wrong because the author, at the end of the passage, uses seems to be saying and that indicates that it
was not actually said. (C) is incorrect — the passage states that they were "occasional friends." (D) is a distortion; the
passage only says that Matisse's response came a decade later, not that he had worked on it throughout that time.
23. (B). The author's point was that the rivalry was more of a dialogue than a competition. (A) and (E) are not correct
because those choices do not say anything about the nature of the rivalry and no more can be assumed. (C) is wrong
because the author's point was that their relationship was more than a competition. (D) misconstrues the metaphor
that the author rejects.
24. (C). The last paragraph devotes itself to highlighting the problematic implicit messages of timelines. (A) is a
distortion; the author does not claim dates are unimportant but that historical study should go far beyond mere dates.
(B) and (E) are backwards, as these are two of the implicit messages that the author rejects. (D), while quite likely,
does not have to follow — the author implies that there is more to history than wars and minor battles, punctuated
by the occasional presidential election and technological innovation but does not specify that content.
25. (D). Essentially, this question tests vocabulary. The point of the passage is the problems with timelines, and the
ending is a warning — portentous can mean "ominously significant." The words in (A) would never describe a GRE
author. In (B), the author is not bemused, or amused, at all. Nor is the author resigned or complacent. (Note: it would
be rare for a GRE author to be called negative, but this passage would arguably be just such a rarity.)
26. (D). The last paragraph discusses the negative implicit — or subliminal — issues with timelines. In that paragraph,
since the author indicates that an implicit flaw is showing "only" 64 events, it must follow that there are more. (A) is
out. In the second paragraph, the author worries that the prominence of the dates will draw too much attention, so
eliminate (B). In the first paragraph, the author says, Despite their usefulness in allowing students to gain a cursory
knowledge… This means that timelines have some positive uses. cross off (C). As for (E), in the last paragraph, a flaw
cited is that timelines portray an "official" history; thus, unofficial histories must have virtues.
27. (B). In the last paragraph, a listed implicit flaw is that the events are presented as independent — without context.
The passage mentions their prominent placement (A) and use of photos (E), but does not suggest that these are the
problems. (C) is false, as the passage states these timelines had beginnings and ends. Regarding (D), the author does
not challenge the factual accuracy of timelines.
28. (C). Myopic means "near-sighted," and the author employs it to describe the inability of some curricula to see the
big picture. Similarly, purblind means "partially blind or deficient in understanding." (A), (B), and (D) are not
justified by evidence from the passage — ignorance and bigotry are not mentioned as problems. Astigmatic indicates
visual distortion, but the passage spoke of missing elements. Mordant, meaning "caustic or corrosive," has no
connection to the passage.
29. (A). The second paragraph further describes one of the two factors named in the first paragraph. (B) is incorrect
because the passage does not contrast the factors (the second paragraph does not even mention the Diamond Necklace
Affair). (C) is out of scope and irrelevant as the passage is about Marie Antoinette's unpopularity, not the court or
corruption. (D) is incorrect; the last paragraph discusses the results. (E), while arguably the main point of the passage,
goes beyond that of the second paragraph, which does not discuss consequences.
30. (C). The third paragraph mentions countless aristocrats who sued to the king on Rohan's behalf, so it must be
true that a significant proportion was more loyal to the accused. Nothing in the passage refers to jealousy and nothing
imputes that the queen's wealth was the cause of the aristocrats' dislike. (A) can be eliminated. (B) does not have to
follow; the passage only says pamphlets were popular with the general public — it could, but doesn't have to be true
that a large percentage of aristocrats read them. Similarly, the passage does not give such literacy rates so they, no
matter how likely, cannot be assumed. (D) is out. (E) is completely out of scope.
31. (D). This detail question concerns the second paragraph, which cites a reduction in royal censorship as a cause.
(A) is out of scope; the education of women is never mentioned. (B) is a distortion; the passage says publications, not
the literacy rate, tripled. (C) is incorrect, as the passage does not discuss the number of scandals over time. (E),
however likely, is not mentioned in the passage.
32. II and III only. The first statement can't be proven — the passage does not indicate who the clever forger was. The
second statement is correct — the passage identifies Rohan as a "social climber." In the third paragraph, the author
states that 10,000 people came to the doors of the Bastille demanding Rohan's release.
33. I only. The point of the final paragraph is that the queen's unpopularity caused significant problems for the
monarchy. You do not know if the queen met Rohan; she wouldn't have to meet someone personally to order that he
be punished. The third statement is backwards: the queen's power must have had limits since Rohan was released
despite her prosecution.
34. (C). This is essentially a vocabulary question. Disinterested does not mean "uninterested" — it means "unbiased."
authors are never described as arrogant or supercilious, as these words are too negative (and inappropriate). It
is also very unlikely that prim, meretricious, or lascivious would be correct for the same reason. As for (E), the
author is analytic, but no phrases or adjectives in the passage justify enthusiastic.
35. (C). After the theory is described, the remainder of the passage cites studies and opinions that disagree in part or
in whole. (A) is incorrect because no additional support is provided. (B) is incorrect, as the criticisms are not a
screed, which is a long diatribe (and would be inappropriate from a GRE author). (D) is incorrect because it is not the
author's credentials that are questioned. (E) is wrong — there is no ridicule. Note that (B), (D), and (E) all express
inappropriate attitudes for a GRE author. While authors can certainly argue for or against something, or express some
enthusiasm or support, GRE authors do not rant and rave, and only very, very rarely ridicule, or question the integrity
of those with whom they disagree.
36. (D). In the second paragraph, D'Emilio's critics question his use of the word free. (A), (B), and (C) are topics that
are not mentioned. (E) is at best a distortion — while one critic argues, in opposition to D'Emilio, that industrial
capitalism worsened the position of women, the issue is not framed as one of sexism.
37. (E). The Lowell Girls are mentioned to show that historically free labor has hardly been free at all. (A) is
incorrect — that is the subject of the last paragraph, but does not concern the Lowell Girls. (B) is incorrect — that is
the subject of the third paragraph, but does not concern the Lowell Girls. The answer must come from the part of the
passage referenced. (C) is backwards — this argument is put forth by D'Emlio's critics. (D) is a distortion, the
reference is to show how historically normal this situation was, not to contrast two supposedly parallel groups of unempowered
workers.
38. (C). The answer has to be something that must follow from the discussion of Davis in the last paragraph, not
something that he or she could or likely would agree with. (C) is correct because Davis argues that women were the
losers in a double-sense … leaving many women largely bereft of significant economic roles. If being "bereft" of
an economic role makes one a "loser," it is not going too far (in fact, it is less extreme) to say that People without
economic roles are disadvantaged. (A) is wrong, as it is an opinion of D'Emilio's mentioned in the first paragraph.
(B) is wrong, as it is an opinion of Enloe's mentioned in the second paragraph. (D) In the last sentence of the passage,
Davis actually states that the "entire economy" has left the household.
39. (C). A "best title" question asks for the main point. The point of this passage was to highlight trenchant criticisms
of D'Emilio's work — the lack of any rebuttal of these points indicates that the author sympathizes with them. (A),
(D), and (E) are incorrect because they ignore that the passage concerns scholarly opinions rather than the history
itself. (B) is incorrect, as no reconciliation is attempted. Additionally, (E) is closer to D'Emilio's view than the
author's.
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