13.The word "it" in line 6 refers to
(A) chalk
(B) composition
(C) artist
(D) surface
14.The word "deliberate" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
(A) decisive
(B) careful
(C) natural
(D) unusual
15.Which of the following processes produced the translucent colors found on panel paintings?
(A) Joining wooden planks to form large sheets.
(B) Polishing the gesso.
(C) Applying many layers of paint.
(D) Covering the background with gold leaf.
16.Whar characteristic of tempera paint is mentioned in the passage?
(A) It dries quickly.
(B) It is difficult to make.
(C) It dissolves easily.
(D) It has to be applied directly to wood.
17.The word "demanded" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) ordered
(B) reported
(C) required
(D) questioned
18.The "collective enterprise" mentioned in line 25 includes all of the following EXCEPT
(A) supplying the gold leaf
(B) building the panels
(C) applying the paint
(D) selling the painting
19.The word "imitate" in line 30 is closest in meaning to
(A) copy
(B) illustrate
(C) promote
(D) believe in
20.The author mentions all of the following as problems with the survivals of panel painting EXCEPT
(A) condition
(B) theft
(C) preservation
(D) restoration
21.The word "them" in line 37 refers to
(A) problems
(B) condition, restoration, preservation
(C) panel paintings
(D) museum collections
Questions 22-32
Crows are probably the most frequently met and easily
identifiable members of the native fauna of the United States.
The great number of tales, legends, and myths about these
birds indicates that people have been exceptionally interested in
them for a long time. On the other hand, when it comes to
substantive -- particularly behavioral -- information, crows
are less well known than many comparably common species
and, for that matter, not a few quite uncommon ones: the
endangered California condor, to cite one obvious example.
There are practical reasons for this.