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249.
In lines 15–17, Doc Burton argues that
a. even if the cause succeeds, it won’t change anything.
b. the cause is unstoppable.
c. the supporters of the cause should establish a commune.
d. the cause itself is always changing.
e. change can only come about gradually.
250.
The cause the men refer to throughout the passage is
a. democracy.
b. communism.
c. capitalism.
d. insurgency.
e. freedom.
251.
Doc Burton is best described as
a. an objective observer.
b. a representative of the government.
c. a staunch supporter of the cause.
d. a visionary leader.
e. a reluctant participant.
252.
According to Doc Burton, the strikes are like the infection (line 42)
because
a. the strikes are life-threatening.
b. many of the strikers are ill.
c. the size of the group has swollen.
d. the strikes are a reaction to an injury.
e. the strikes are taking place on a battleground.
253.
By comparing group-men to a living organism (lines 48–50), Doc
Burton
a. reinforces his idea that individuals are lost in the larger whole.
b. shows that group-men is constantly changing and growing.
c. supports his assertion that the strikers are like an infection.
d. explains why he is with the strikers.
e. reflects his opinion that the strikes’ success depends upon unity
within the group.
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254.
According to Doc Burton, the main difference between group-men
and the individual is that