28.04 RC SET

31. Which of these can be inferred as the 'insight' given by Madoff?

(a) The Recession was caused by a few rogue operators.

(b) The Recession was caused by the failure of the banks and financial organizations.

(c) The Recession was caused by the venality of the finance industry.

(d) The Recession was caused, in part, by the actions of the banking and financial industry.

32. Why does the author call Madoff the ultimate banking bogeyman?

(a) Madoff has come to represent the wrongs committed by the banking industry.

(b) Madoff has come to represent the type of agent that caused the recession.

(c) Madoff's actions were like those of a bogeyman.

(d) Madoff was to blame for the banking industry losing millions.

33. Which one of these would be the best title for the passage?

(a) Bernie Madoff – The new banking poster boy

(b) Beyond Madoff - Who else is to blame for the Recession?

(c) How did Bernie Madoff cause the Recession?

(d) How did the financial sector contribute to the Recession?

34. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

I. Relations between England and Ireland are cordial now.

II. Both Irish and British have been making efforts to ease the tension between the two nations.

III. The queen had chosen her attire to match Irish colours.

(a) Only I (b) II and III (c) I and II (d) None of the above

35. How is the quote from Ulysses relevant to Britain and Ireland?

(a) After years of conflict between Britain and Ireland, efforts are being made to resolve issues.

(b) After years of shared misfortune, Britain and Ireland are trying to make amends.

(c) Both Britain and Ireland have a tragic past that they are trying to recover from.

(d) Britain and Ireland have had bitter enmity and mistrust toward each other but that is now a thing

of the past.

36. Which of these best expresses the central theme of the passage?

(a) The passage explores why Dickens is an important author and will always be read.

(b) The author wants to argue that despite some weaknesses Dickens as a writer is second only to

Shakespeare.

(c) The passage captures the universal legacy of Dickens' writings.

(d) The passage captures the author's analysis of a George Orwell essay on Dickens.

37. All of the following are criticisms of Dickens' novels except:

I. Dickens' novels feature characters that have funny allegorical names.

II. Dickens is too sentimental at times.

III. Dickens' characters' opinion on class and rights is not clear which makes them feel unreal.

IV. Dickens' novels feature surprising coincidences.

38. According to author, what is the most important feature of Dickens' writings?

(a) The fact that his writing is easily understood by everybody.

(b) The whimsical characters that he created.

(c) The inventive visuals and jokes.

(d) The complete range and variety of his writings.

39. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

(a) Analytical (b) Pedantic (c) Descriptive (d) Nostalgic

(a) Only I (b) I and III (c) II and IV (d) II, III and IV