"Circle of Knowledge" Questions

In paragraph 1, the author suggests that before the Internet, researching a given topic was- 

• restricted to academics
• based on less reliable sources
• a time-consuming task 
• a classroom-based activity

Which meaning best fits the word daunting in paragraph 2?

• confusing
• fascinating
• exhilarating 
• overwhelming 

The implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books-

• have become more accessible since they were introduced
• are written by historians and ordinary people alike
• are written to fulfill various research needs
• have been developing over time 

According to paragraph 2, what major change occurred in the organization of early encyclopedias?

• Publishers began to arrange works according to the subject.
• Publishers began to receive assistance from editors in different fields. 
• Authors began to work together rather than individually.
• Authors began to condense works to make entries shorter. 

Read this sentence from paragraph 6: Wikipedia is making an effort to improve its accuracy by hiring an army of individuals to hunt down faulty information on its site. The language in this sentence creates a sense of-

• Intelligence 
• Determination
• Obedience
• Resignation

Read this part of an outline based on the article: I. The first encyclopedia A. read from beginning to end B. prepared by a single author C. ______________ Which of these belongs on the blank line?

• written nearly 2,000 years ago
• titled "Myrrour of the World"
• arranged alphabetically by content
• presented in a set of three volumes

Companies are adapting to the rapidly changing encyclopedia industry by-

• publishing expanded sets of encyclopedias
• creating both online and print volumes of encyclopedias 
• narrowing their focus by creating longer entries
• forcing one another to expand into the online market 

What has "Encyclopedia Britannica" done to improve the quality of its entries?

• Employed better writers to develop material
• Hired authorities to confirm information
• Looked to other companies for suggestions
• Revised older volumes on a regular basis

The main idea of the article is that people should- 

• contribute often to online encyclopedias 
• use print rather than online resources
• be aware that traditional encyclopedias lack quality 
• understand that research tools will continue to change 

Which is a negative connotation of the word prescribe?

• advise
• dictate
• specify
• endorse