45. All of the following are true of the outwork
system EXCEPT
(A) It involved stages of production.
(B) It was more efficient than the systems used
before 1790.
(C) It made many employers less powerful than
they had been before.
(D) It did not necessarily involve any
technological improvements.
46.The word "prolific" in line 22 is closest in
meaning to
(A) efficient
(B) productive
(C) self-employed
(D) progressive
47. According to the passage, how did later mills differ from the mills differ from the mill built by Oliver Evans?
(A) They were located away from large cities.
(B) They used new technology to produce
power.
(C)They did not allow flour to cool before it
was placed in Barrels.
(D)They combined technology with the
outwork system.
48.The word "it" in line 24 refers to
(A) water power
(B) machinery
(C) grain
(D) mill
49. The passage mentions which of the following asa result of improvements in factory machinery?
(A) It become easier for factory’ owners to find
workers and customers.
(B) Manufacturers had to employ more highly
skilled workers.
(C) The amount of power required for factories
operate was reduced.
(D) Factories could operate more than one engin
at a time.
50. The word "eager" in line 29 is closest in meaning to
(A) wealthy
(B) knowledgeable
(C) regular
(D) enthusiastic