BR Read T4

Q1. What is the main purpose of the passage?

• A) To distinguish between laborers and mercenaries

• (B) To change the existing view of the military

• (C) To cite examples of armor in the Middle Ages

• (D) To trace the origins of military organization

Q2. In line 4, the word •ratio• is closest in meaning to

• A) quota

• (B) reason

• (C) proportion

• (D)pace

Q3 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph?

• A) Temporary armies of farmers were not well trained.

• (B) Drafting farmers into armies was costly.

• (C) Heavy ground banles were won during combat.

• ( D) Infantry was directed to the opposition for support.

Q4. In line 8, the word ·sporadic• is closest in meaning to

• A) spirited

• (B) splendid

• C) irreverent

• ( D ) irregular

Q5. Which of the following statements about the Swiss pikemen is supported by the passage?

• A) Their weapons and skills were ahead of their time.

• (B) Their gear ensured their fame as well-dressed soldiers.

• (C) The demand for their cavalry made them the best-paid army.

• (D)Their weapons were issued to nonprofessionals as well.

Q6. Where in the passage docs the author state the reasons for the emergence of professional armies?

• (A) Lines 1-4

• (B) Lines 8~10

• (C) Lines 12- 14

• (D)Lines 15-18

Q7. The author of the passage implies that the soldiers in mercenary armies were

• (A) not loyal

• (B) not effective

• (C) well guarded

• (D) well rounded

Q8. In line 19, the phrase "these troops• refers to

• (A) the Swiss pikemen

• (B) military companies

• (C) almost all armies

• (D) Ottoman soldier

Q9. According to the passage, the first army of professionals was mobilized

• (A) only In peacetime

• (B) only In wartime

• (C) In times of anticipated war

• (D) both during war and during peace

Q10. In line 25, the word "undermined• Is closest in meaning to

• (A) underestimated

• (B) reduced

• (C) undersized

• (D) shred