The word "strain" is closest in meaning to_________.
A. struggle B. strength C. stress D. strategy

The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to_________.
A. Civaldi and Tartini B. internal structure and fingerboard
C. thinner strings and a higher string tension D. small change

The author mentions Vivaldi and Tartini in paragraph 3 as examples of composers whose music ___.
A. inspired more people to play the violin B. had to be adapted to the violin
C. demanded more sophisticated violins D. could be played only by their students

What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?
A. The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world.
B. The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions.
C. The violin had reached the height of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century.
D. The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600's.

"The King’s 24 Violins" is mentioned to illustrate _________.
A. the competition in the 1600's between French and Italian orchestras
B. how the violin became a renowned instrument

C. the superiority of French violins
D. why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty

The word "standard" is closest in meaning to _________.
A. practical B. customary C. possible D. unusual

A. get out B. carry out C. turn out D. bring out

A. mess B. success C. effort D. money

A. career B. business C. job D. work

A. cautious B. consider C. reckon D. remember