Question 8
According to the passage, the lack of critical attention paid to Jane Austen can be explained by all of
the following nineteenth-century attitudes towards the novel EXCEPT the
A.
assurance felt by many people that novels weakened the mind
B.
certainly shared by many political commentators that the range of novels was too narrow
C.
lack of interest shown by some critics in novels that were published anonymously
D.
fear exhibited by some religious and political groups that novels had the power to portray
immoral characters attractively
E.
belief held by some religious and political groups that novels had no practical value.
Correct Answer : B
Question 9
The author would most likely agree that which of the following ios the best measure of a writer's
literary success?
A.
Inclusion of the writer's work in an academic curriculum
B.
Publication of the writer's work in the writer's own name
C.
Existence of debate among critics about the writers work
D.
Praise of the writers work by religious and political groups
E.
Ability of the writers work to appeal to ordinary people.
Correct Answer : C