501 Critical Reading Questions

a. cared more about the quality of their music than money.
b. were mainly style over substance.
c. were unassuming and humble.
d. were songwriters first, and performers second.
e. were innovators in rock and roll.
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305.
The word ostentatious in line 4 most nearly means
a. stubborn.
b. youthful.
c. showy.
d. unadorned.
e. popular.
306.
In lines 25–26, the phrase the trappings of grunge refers to
a. the distorted sound of grunge music.
b. what the grunge movement symbolized.
c. the unattractiveness of grunge fashion.
d. the clothing typical of the grunge movement.
e. the popularity of grunge music.
307.
Which of the following is not associated with the grunge
movement?
a. Mr. Epps and the Calculations
b. Pearl Jam
c. Nirvana
d. Green River
e. White Snake
308.
Which of the following words best describes the relationship
between grunge music and its mainstream popularity?
a. solid
b. contrary
c. enduring
d. acquiescent
e. unprofitable
309.
In line 41, the word ephemeral most nearly means
a. enduring.
b. unbelievable.
c. a fluke.
d. fleeting.
e. improbable.
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Questions 310–316 are based on the following passage.