Complete the summary by choosing one sentence (A, B, C, or D) that is among the most important information to fill in the blank.
SUMMARY: This passage discusses the life and art of Jacob Lawrence. Lawrence lived in Harlem from childhood, later studying art there and developing a powerful attachment to it and to the black community. Lawrence differed from most black artists of the Harlem Renaissance in that he was younger, less alienated, and more interested in universal than racial values. _________ .
A.Like most black artists of the 1930’s, Lawrence felt alienated from Harlem and believed that great art reflected universal values.
B. Lawrence’s “dynamic cubism” style was inspired by Harlem and narrated the black American experience.
C.Cubism and Matisse were Lawrence’s main inspirations, resulting in a style that made use of flame- like forms and oppositions of structure.
D. Born and raised in Harlem, Lawrence studied at the Harlem Art Workshop and participated in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.

It can be inferred from the above passage that ______.
A. the author thinks Lawrence was a minor artist of his period
B.the author thinks Lawrence was an important artist
C.the author feels Lawrence was similar to his contemporaries
D.the author feels Harlem is alienating for artists

The word "patent" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A.obvious
B.absent        
C.small        
D.emotional

The word "budding” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.                                        
A. popular  
B.experienced       
C.newcoming       
D.major

Why does the author mention that Lawrence did not feel alienated from Harlem?      
A.to show the difference betvveen Lawrence and other artists of his time
B.to emphasize that Lawrence felt comfortable in Harlem
C.to show that Lawrence was strong
D.to explain why Lawrence lived in Harlem all his life

An interest in architecture often involves preserving old buildings and modifying it for new uses.  
A.An interest      
B.architecture  
C.preserving old      
D. modifying it

One problem how to institute, oversee, and enforce affirmative action programs.
A.problem how  
B.oversee
C. enforce        
D.action programs

Early factories relied on steam engines for turning out power to fabricating goods.
A.Early      
B.for 
C.relied on
D.to fabricating

Schools are important, vital means by which modem education is provided.
A.Schools    
B. important, vital 
C.by which      
D.is provided

The transatlantic telegraph cable is broken by a number of relay stations to boost the signal.
A.strengthen
B.prosper  
C.swell 
D.subside