PrepTest 102, Section 1, Question 14
Even in the midst of its resurgence as(435 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(8 more words not shown)
- ADespite the fact(21 more words not shown)
- BNative Americans are(17 more words not shown)
- CThe recent growth(25 more words not shown)
- DThe tendency toward(24 more words not shown)
- EDespite the recent(24 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
We've already predicted the main point: the sociologists have gone too far in treating increased intertribal activity as the death of tribal identity. The final paragraph explains why both can remain strong—they support different levels of identity.
What we’re looking for
We're looking for some version of that response. An answer about Native American culture in general won't be specific enough.
Working the answers
- A
We aren't given a history showing that intertribalism has always been influential, or that sociologists have only recently recognized its importance. This changes the focus from challenging their interpretation to celebrating a longstanding influence.
- B
This assumes the two kinds of identity are competing and causing a crisis. The writer explains how they can coexist: identifying with a particular tribe doesn't prevent someone from also identifying as Native American.
- CCorrect
This matches our prediction and gives the reason. Tribal traditions are reviving alongside intertribal activity, and the final paragraph assigns them different jobs: preserving a particular tribal identity and protecting a broader Native American identity. Growth in one doesn't require losing the other.
- D
We aren't assessing how much intertribalism changes Native Americans' interactions with the broader community. “Minimal effect” has no support, and it leaves out the response to the predicted loss of tribal identity.
- E
This takes us back toward the sociologists' interpretation. The writer emphasizes that tribalism “remains a potent force,” despite increasing intertribal activity. Predicting erosion of the differences among tribes misses that response.
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