The author uses the word "indeed" in the passage for what purpose?
A.For variety in a lengthy paragraph
B.To wind down his argument
C.To emphasize the contrast he is making
D.To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature

This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses?
A.American literature
B.Current events
C.European history
D.International affairs

All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the new literature EXCEPT ___________ .
A.It was not highly regarded internationally
B.It broke with many literature traditions of the past
C.It introduced new American themes, characters, and settings
D.It spoke to the issue of reform and change

It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman ___________ .
A.wrote Leaves of Grass
B.was disapproving of the new literature
C.was an international diplomat
D.disliked urban life

She heard the news of the death of her mother. She fainted.
A.On hearing the news of her dead mother, she fainted.
B.On hearing the news of her mother’s death, she fainted.
C.She fainted so she heard the news of the death of her mother.
D.She fainted and then she heard the news of the death of her mother.

Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
After writing it, the essay must be duplicated by the student himself and handed in to the department secretary before the end of the month.
A.After writing it
B.be
C.in to
D.the end of

Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Before the invention of the printing press, books have been all printed by hand.
A.Before
B.the printing
C.have been
D.by hand

The word "it" in the passage refers to ___________ .
A.American literature
B.the population
C.the energy
D.the manufacturing

It can be inferred from lines 1 3 that the previous passage probably discussed ___________ .
A.the fashions and values of 19th century America
B.new developments in industrialization and population shifts
C.the limitations of American literature to this time
D.the important of tradition to writers

The main idea of this passage is ___________ .
A.that centers of culture shifted from East to West
B.that the new American literature was less provincial than the old
C.that World War I caused a dramatic change in America
D.that most people were wary of the new literature