PrepTest 123, Section 1, Question 23
Although philanthropy—the volunteering of private resources for humanitarian(426 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(17 more words not shown)
- Astrong(1 more words not shown)
- Bmild(1 more words not shown)
- Ccynical(1 more words not shown)
- Dbland(1 more words not shown)
- Eunqualified(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
The Whig interpretation treats Victorian charity as an inferior stage on the way to enlightened modern charity. What does the writer think of that? Calling it a fallacy and saying it patronizes the Victorians makes the direction clear: the writer rejects it. Now match the strength of that rejection.
Working the answers
- ACorrect
Strong disagreement fits the labels “Whig fallacy” and “patronizes the Victorians.” The writer also explains what the interpretation overlooks: the philanthropists understood potential dangers of state charity and made substantial personal contributions.
- B
Mild skepticism would suggest limited or tentative doubt. Calling the account fallacious and patronizing, then arguing against it, is a much stronger response.
- C
The writer is critical, but nothing indicates amusement. Disagreeing with an interpretation doesn't mean finding it funny.
- D
The writer takes a clear position and defends it. That isn't indifference.
- E
The interpretation is criticized, so unqualified support is the opposite of the attitude expressed.
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