In Paragraph 5, the author states that the French salons
A. were first established during the Renaissance.
B. only supported artists who conformed to particular standards.
C. were responsible for the popularity of art museums in later years.
D. admitted people regardless of their social standing.
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In Paragraph 5, the author suggests that the railroad was responsible for
A. the founding of townships on the west coast of America.
B. enabling people to travel to different countries.
C. popularizing the Mississippi River region.
D. the major development of America's western lands.
The word spawned in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. remained with.
B. held off.
C. brought forth.
D. stood for.
In Paragraph 2, the author explains the nature of the Renaissance by
A. discussing ancient Greek and Roman history.
B. relating the accomplishments of Plato and Cicero.
C. providing a definition for the name itself.
D. describing Florence, Italy, in the fourteenth century.
The word marked in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. signed.
B. clear.
C. rapid.
D. special.