collection 4 p1

The main purpose of the author in this passage is.

• to contrast two versions of a similar architectural form

• to persuade people to live in row houses

• to argue for the excellence of California row houses

• to describe the effects of urbanization

The phrase "a bonanza” in the passage is closest in meaning to.

• a confusing choice

• a difficult challenge

• an exciting design

• a good investment

The phrase “almost invariably" in the passage is closest in meaning to__.

• usually

• seldom

• sometimes

• never

According to the passage, why did speculative builders profit from row houses?

• Because they cost very little to build.

• Because they were for single families.

• Because they were well-constructed.

• Because they were attractive.

All of the following can be inferred about row houses from the passage EXCEPT__.

• they provided for high-density housing

• they housed people of different economic classes

• they provided a new and popular form of architectural design

• they had no front yards

The phrase "such structures" in the passage refers to___.

• West Coast wooden row houses

• poor people's houses

• the homes in the Rountree group

• Queen Anne's home

What can be inferred from the passage about New York row houses?

• They were less colorful than row houses on the West Coast.

• They were windowless.

• They were smaller than California row houses.

• They were less similar in appearance than row houses in California.

In the passage, critics of California row houses commented on their.

• excessive use of bay windows

• ostentatious decoration

• repetitive nature

• lack of light

The word "boasted" in the passage is used to indicate the owners’.

• skill

• wealth

• intelligence

• pride

The author of the passage implies that the most important feature for Californians living in row houses was___-

• the color

• the price

• the windows

• the heavily decorated exteriors