1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
(A) criticize the inflexibility of American economicmythology
- The passage heavily critiques the American economic ideal of constant change and competition, calling it a "Wonderland race" with no winners.
- It highlights the limitations of the "race" metaphor, arguing it neglects the importance of stability and cooperation.
- The author criticizes the lack of respect for professions like office clerks and social workers, who are essential to the system'sfunctioning.
2. According to the passage, “Old World” values were based on
(B)property
- The passage mentions the "Old World" categories of "settled possessiveness versus unsettling deprivation." This suggests an emphasis on having and keeping property as a defining characteristic.
- The author contrasts this with the American ideal based on "opportunity" and "mobility," implying a difference in how wealth and stability
...
(A) criticize the inflexibility of American economicmythology
- The passage heavily critiques the American economic ideal of constant change and competition, calling it a "Wonderland race" with no winners.
- It highlights the limitations of the "race" metaphor, arguing it neglects the importance of stability and cooperation.
- The author criticizes the lack of respect for professions like office clerks and social workers, who are essential to the system'sfunctioning.
2. According to the passage, “Old World” values were based on
(B)property
- The passage mentions the "Old World" categories of "settled possessiveness versus unsettling deprivation." This suggests an emphasis on having and keeping property as a defining characteristic.
- The author contrasts this with the American ideal based on "opportunity" and "mobility," implying a difference in how wealth and stability
...
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