According to the passage, the old man was standing on the verandah because

he had heard what he believed to be the visitors’ car.

The characters’ behavior during the gift giving mainly serves to...

Inflate the significance of the gesture.

Data in the graph provide most direct support for which idea in the passage?

Ethical economics is still possible.

In the passage, the author anticipates which of the following objections to criticizing the ethics of free markets?

Free markets are ethical because they enable individuals to make choices.

The main purpose of the fifth paragraph (lines 45-56) is to...

describe a third approach to defining ethical economics.

Which lines from the passage most strongly suggest that India has experienced social change?

This was half a token gesture... and half towards the new, “modern” India..

The main purpose of the passage is to...

examine ways of evaluating the ethics of economics.

The main idea of the final paragraph is that

understanding human psychology may help to define ethics in economics.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

"they fussed and fussed and created the illusion that it was something..."

Data in the graph about per-pound coffee profits in Tanzania most strongly support which of the following statements?

Fair trade coffee consistently earned greater profits than regular coffee .

Which choice best supports the author’s claim that there is common ground shared by the different approaches to ethics..

Take fair trade coffee: buying it may have good consequences, be virtuous..

Sandeep would be most critical of which action from the passage?

The old lady’s reaction to the gift

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Some argue that free markets allow for personal choice, so they are ethical

The description of Chhotomama and the son’s interaction mainly serves to

show how the characters diverge in their approaches to cultural practices.

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1
According to the passage, the old man was standing on the verandah because
the two boys had reported the visitors would soon arrive.
he had heard what he believed to be the visitors’ car.
He was watching cars travel down the road.
he enjoyed listening to the quiet sounds of the evening.
2
Over the course of the passage, Sandeep comes to view the adults as
strict.
immature.
reserved.
sophisticated.
3
As used in lines 37 and 40, “air” most nearly means
demeanor
melody.
atmosphere.
absence.
4
As used in line 6, “embraced” most nearly means
readily adopted.
reluctantly used.
lovingly held
eagerly hugged.
5
The characters’ behavior during the gift giving mainly serves to...
Inflate the significance of the gesture.
emphasize the lavish value of the gift.
stress the need for polite behavior.
convey indifference toward the gift.
6
In the passage, the yoghurt and sweetmeats are compared to a...
wedding gift.
generous donation.
cuisine
jewel.
7
Data in the graph provide most direct support for which idea in the passage?
People fear losses more than they hope for gains.
Acting on empathy can be counterproductive.
Ethical economics is defined by character.
Ethical economics is still possible.
8
In the passage, the author anticipates which of the following objections to criticizing the ethics of free markets?
Smith’s association of free markets with ethical behavior still applies...
Free markets are the best way to generate profits, so ethics are secondary
Free markets are ethical because they enable individuals to make choices.
Free markets are ethical because they are made possible by devalued money
9
The main purpose of the fifth paragraph (lines 45-56) is to...
illustrate that one’s actions are a result of one’s character.
provide support for the idea that ethics is about character.
describe a third approach to defining ethical economics.
develop a counterargument to the claim that greed is good.
10
As used in line 58, “clashes” most nearly means...
brawls.
conflicts.
mismatches.
collisions.
11
Which lines from the passage most strongly suggest that India has experienced social change?
They both stooped to touch Chhotomama’s feet... a traditional greeting...
It made one remember that poverty meant displacement as well as lack...
“'There was no need,' she said. 'Oh really, she said. 'This is too much..
This was half a token gesture... and half towards the new, “modern” India..
12
The main purpose of the passage is to...
consider an ethical dilemma posed by cost-benefit analysis.
describe a psychology study of ethical economic behavior.
argue that the free market prohibits ethical economics.
examine ways of evaluating the ethics of economics.
13
The main idea of the final paragraph is that
economists themselves will be responsible for reforming the free market.
people universally react with disgust when faced with economic injustice.
human quirks make it difficult to predict people’s ethical decisions...
understanding human psychology may help to define ethics in economics.
14
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
'Oh no no no,' said Chhotomama, struggling to keep the son’s hand away....
'I have not met you for two years, Dada,' said the son, struggling...
"they fussed and fussed and created the illusion that it was something..."
"It was nothing, of course, only Ganguram’s sweets and yoghurt..."
15
As used in line 72, "impression" most nearly means...
belief.
imitation.
appearance.
recollection.
16
Data in the graph about per-pound coffee profits in Tanzania most strongly support which of the following statements?
Fair trade coffee consistently earned greater profits than regular coffee .
Fair trade coffee profits increased between 2004 and 2006.
The profits earned from regular coffee did not fluctuate.
Fair trade and regular coffee were earning equal profits by 2008.
17
Which choice best supports the author’s claim that there is common ground shared by the different approaches to ethics..
Take fair trade coffee: buying it may have good consequences, be virtuous..
We behave like a herd; we fear losses more than we hope for gains...
From this perspective some things are right, some wrong...
There are different views on where ethics should apply...
18
Sandeep would be most critical of which action from the passage?
The two boys playing carrom
The old lady’s reaction to the gift
The son and daughter-in-law waiting in the anteroom
Mamima’s inquiry about the gender of the child
19
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Some argue that free markets allow for personal choice, so they are ethical
Before we can label any market outcome as “immoral." we need to be clear...
When a official refuses to devalue a currency... they are defining ethics.
Smith justifies selfish behavior by the outcome.
20
The graph indicates that the greatest difference between profits from fair trade coffee and from regular coffee occurs..
2006 to 2008
2004 to 2005
2000 to 2002
2002 to 2004
21
The description of Chhotomama and the son’s interaction mainly serves to
stress the characters’ misinterpretations of Indian history.
depict how the characters created gestures that became routine.
emphasize the characters’ complex relationship.
show how the characters diverge in their approaches to cultural practices.

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