PrepTest 158, Section 1, Question 12
Native American stories often feature a character called(472 more words not shown)
In the context of the(22 more words not shown)
- Aconforming to an(1 more words not shown)
- Bhaving certain essential(1 more words not shown)
- Cbehaving as others(1 more words not shown)
- Dinspiring absolute(1 more words not shown)
- Efollowing one's natural(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
Translate “authenticity” using what the picaro actually does. If he wants to gamble, he gambles openly. He doesn't condemn the activity while secretly pursuing it, as other people do. Here, being authentic means following his impulses without that hypocrisy.
Working the answers
- A
No original model is identified that the picaro is faithfully reproducing. That's a possible use of “authentic,” but it doesn't fit this description of his behavior.
- B
The discussion isn't about possessing the features required to count as a particular kind of thing. It's about the difference between openly following impulses and hiding them.
- C
Others may indulge in the same activities, but imitation isn't the point. The picaro acts from his own inclinations and enjoys them openly; other people secretly indulge while condemning that conduct. Simply doing what others do misses the contrast.
- D
Openness about his desires doesn't establish that he inspires absolute trust. A morally flawed person can honestly display an impulse without becoming entirely trustworthy.
- ECorrect
“Following one's natural inclinations” matches his spontaneous, open enjoyment of his impulses. It explains why his authenticity contrasts with the hypocrisy of people who conceal similar desires.
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