AP Language Unit 6 Reading MCQ Practice

The author's primary purpose in this passage is to:

• Critique the education system

• Praise Monet's artistic genius

• Explore the tension between socialization and individuality

• Advocate for more art education in schools

The phrase "channel markers of the social system" (paragraph 4) refers to:

• The museum's layout

• Worksheets and best friends

• The children's clothing

• The paintings' gilt frames

The author's tone can best be described as:

• Sarcastic

• Nostalgic

• Reflective

• Indignant

The passage suggests that the process of socialization:

• Is entirely beneficial for children

• Should be completely avoided

• Has both positive and negative aspects

• Is irrelevant to artistic development

The author uses the phrase "Paint . . . by numbers" (paragraph 9) to illustrate:

• A popular children's activity

• The constraints placed on creativity

• Monet's artistic technique

• The museum's educational approach

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a result of socialization?

• Increased cooperation

• Enhanced creativity

• Improved orderliness

• Decreased selfishness

The author's use of rhetorical questions in paragraph 9 serves to:

• Challenge the reader's assumptions

• Highlight societal contradictions

• Propose solutions to educational problems

• Criticize the museum's approach to art education

The passage implies that artists like Monet are:

• Socially maladjusted

• Products of poor education

• Inherently selfish individuals

• Resistant to complete socialization

The author's reference to the "Me-Decade" (paragraph 8) most likely refers to:

• The 1970s

• Early childhood

• The Renaissance period

• The Industrial Revolution

The quotation from Monet at the end of the passage functions primarily to:

• Contradict the author's main argument

• Provide historical context for Impressionism

• Reinforce the value of individual expression

• Criticize the museum's presentation of art