a. discuss basketball’s importance in today’s fashions.
b. relate the tribal history of tattoos.
c. tell a story about the good old days.
d. help the reader discover his or her own true identity.
e. discuss commercialism’s powerful influence upon personal
identity.
409.
What does the author mean by the commercial range of options (line 3)?
a. the variety of commercials on television and radio
b. the numerous products available to today’s consumer
c. the ability to shop on the Internet
d. let the buyer beware
e. technology’s impact upon the world
410.
In line 20, disposable income refers to
a. recyclable goods.
b. spending money.
c. life savings.
d. a donation to charity.
e. garbage.
411.
The author would agree with all the following statements
EXCEPT
a. A person wearing a New York Yankees baseball hat is not neces-
sarily a fan of the team or a resident of New York.
b. Pride in our school or community is not as strong today as it
was years ago.
c. In today’s society, being trendy is more important than keeping
tradition.
d. You can tell a lot about somebody by what they are wearing.
e. The last resort of the modern world is the marketplace.
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Critical Reading Questions (20) (25)
412.
Which statement best simplifies the author’s point of view of
today’s society in lines 12–14?
a. Times have changed.
b. People’s lives today are very similar to those of a generation
ago.
c. Fashion is very important in today’s world.
d. People today don’t have proper nutrition.
