Read the excerpt. Then choose the correct way to complete the sentence.
To Thoreau, the underlined sentence in this paragraph represents
an unjust government.
The correct way to complete the sentence would be: "an example of government interference and control."
Which statement from the excerpt expresses the author’s overall claim?
A.
Little regard is given to . . . the innate beauty of hand-carved woodwork and ornamentation.
B.
It is bad enough that developers and private citizens are blind to the beauty around them . . .
C.
This destruction is often performed with the thought that it is the property that holds the true value, not the structure that sits on it.
D.
The modern philosophy of "out with the old, in with the new" has been used and abused for years.
The correct statement from the excerpt that expresses the author's overall claim is: C. "This destruction is often performed with the thought that it is the property that holds the true value, not the structure that sits on it."
How accurate is the author’s argument that budgetary concerns are not a valid reason for canceling the production?
A.
accurate, because the author supports his argument with ways the drama department has saved money
B.
not accurate, because the author fails to provide any proof of money-saving ideas in the drama department
C.
accurate, because the author provides the specific amounts of money the drama department is spending
D.
not accurate, because the author does not provide details about the props needed for the production