PrepTest 157, Section 4, Question 2
In 1959, Hitsville, USA—the company better known as(437 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(15 more words not shown)
- Auncertainty in light(7 more words not shown)
- Bwillingness to accept(3 more words not shown)
- Ccourage in the(4 more words not shown)
- Dconfidence rooted in(3 more words not shown)
- Eoptimism based on(3 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
Gordy believed Motown's own performances could reach a much wider audience. That is why he rejected paying major-label stars to make alternate versions. His attitude is confidence: these recordings can appeal on their own, provided their technical quality is high.
Working the answers
- A
His willingness to reject the usual practice reflects conviction, not uncertainty about the recordings' appeal. Nothing describes him hesitating because of past industry trends.
- B
He expected a wider market, not public indifference that he was prepared to tolerate. The anticipated reaction is wrong.
- C
No unfavorable statistics are supplied. Calling his choice courageous wouldn't establish this stated reason for that courage.
- DCorrect
The author says Gordy “insisted” that the performances would reach a wider market and “believed” high technical quality was essential. That supports confidence grounded in his convictions. We don't need to turn it into certainty that every listener would enjoy every song.
- E
Optimism fits, but the explanation for it doesn't. The author never ties his confidence to changing economic conditions. An attitude answer needs both the feeling and the stated basis to be supported.
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