In line 8, the author mentions “an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower ” in order to ………. 
A.describe the exterior shape of certain “art deco” buildings
B.explain the differences between ancient and modern architectural steles 
C.emphasize the extent of architectural advances
D. argue for a return to more traditional architectural design

The phrase “The first” in line 2 refers to …………..
A.the term “art deco” 
B.design trends 
C.the 1920’s and 1930’s
D.skyscrapers

The word “encompass” in line 1 is closest in meaning to ………… 
A.separate 
B.include 
C.replace
D. enhance

What aspect of art deco does the passage mainly discuss? 
A.The influence of art deco on the design of furniture and household accessories 
B.Ways in which government programs encouraged the development of art deco
C.Architectural manifestations of art deco during the 1920’s and 1930’s
D.Reasons for the popularity of art deco in New York and California

What does the author say about mass audiences? 
A.They have little influence on communication in the 20th century. 
B.They have gone out of business.
C.They get information about gardening and psychology from radio.
D. They have shifted their attention from magazines to television.

The phrase “every imaginable field” is closest in meaning to …………… 
A. all imaginable fields in stories and poems 
B. all images in a camera’s field of vision
C.all professions that one can think of 
D.all trade journals about farming and psychology

The passage mainly discusses ……………. 
A. the rise and fall of the radio business.
B.the growth and decline of magazines in the 20th century. 
C.magazines and continuing education.
D.the decline of international circulation.

According to the passage, which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between art deco and art nouveau? 
A.They were art forms that competed with each other for government support during the Depression era. 
B.They were essentially the same art form. 
C.Art nouveau preceded art deco and influenced it. 
D.Art deco became important in the United States while art nouveau became popular in England.

According to the passage, a building having an especially ornate appearance would most probably have been designed in the style of …………. 
A.zigzag modern
B.classical modern
C.streamlined moderne
D.the Arts and Crafts Movement

A.disposal         
B.volcanic     
C.atmosphere   
D. emission