The Danger of Traditions

The purpose of the article was to get readers to question...

• their favorite cooking recipes.

• the reasoning behind traditions.

• relatives about their family history,

• why some traditions are more popular than others.

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According to the article, traditions not only help form society, but they can also...

• inspire sudden change.

• damage our understanding of history.

• cause splits in relationships.

• prove risky or dangerous.

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What commonalities do the Running of the Bulls, hazing, and land diving share?

• They are all rites of passage

• They have the same origin source

• They all have the potential for injury or death

• There is a possibility one may gain fame or wealth

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According to the article, a governing body may ban a tradition in order to...

• fortify power.

• introduce social harmony.

• introduce another tradition.

• celebrate cultural differences.

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Which statement best expresses the central idea in the text?

• Most traditions are dangerous and should be banned.

• Some traditions are dangerous and should be questioned.

• Most traditions are no longer applicable to modern day life.

• Some traditions are too important to society to be questioned.

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How does paragraph 2 contribute to the development of the central idea?

• It shows that some traditions last for generations while others fade.

• It shows that family traditions have higher value than societal traditions.

• It shows that family traditions create lasting connections between generations.

• It shows that people sometimes follow traditions without understanding them.

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Which term best defines "consequential" as it is used in paragraph 10?

• serious

• insufficient

• memorable

• confidential

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How does paragraph 15 refine the central idea of the article?

• It supports a government's right to ban harmful traditions

• It demonstrates how banning a tradition can harm parts of a society

• It illustrates that certain traditions can uphold government institutions

• It demonstrates why some traditions should be banned by the government

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