8. It can be inferred from the passage that the attitude of some MESBIC staff members toward the investments preferred by some MESBIC directors can best be described as

　　(A) defensive

　　(B) resigned

　　(C) indifferent

　　(D) shocked

　　(E) disapproving

　　9. The passage provides information that would answer which of the following questions?

　　(A) What was the average annual amount, in dollars, of minority business receipts before the SBA strategy was implemented?

　　(B) What locations are considered to be unfavorable for minority businesses?

　　(C) What is the current success rate for minority businesses that are capitalized by MESBIC's?

　　(D) How has the use of federal funding for minority businesses changed since the 1960's?

　　(E) How do minority businesses apply to participate in a MESBIC program?