4. The word“now”in line 11 refers to
(A) tile time of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome
(B) the period of the Renaissance
(C) 1855
(D) the time at which the author wrote the passage

50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about rocks that are found in areas where ice is common? (A) They are protected from weathering. (B) They do not allow capillary action of water. (C) They show similar kinds of damage as rocks in Death Valley. (D) They contain more carbonates than sulfates.

1. What is the passage mainly about? (A) The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance (B) The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance (C) The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style (D) The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance

2. What does the author mean by using the word “eventually” in line 3 ? (A) That music historians used the term “Renaissance” after the other historians did (B) That most music historians used the term “Renaissance” (C) The term “Renaissance” became widely used by art historians but not by music historians (D) That music historians used the term “Renaissance” very differently than it had been used by Jules Michelet

3. The phrase "frowned on" in line 11 is closest in meaning to (A) given up (B) forgotten about (C) argued about (D) disapproved of

5. Where in the passage does the author mention where the Renaissance interest in classical ideas first appeared? (A) Lines I-4 (B) Lines 4-6 (C) Lines 8-9 (D) Lines 11-13

6. It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of (A) communication among artists across Europe (B) spirituality in everyday life (C) a cultural emphasis on human values (D) religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes

7. According to the passage, Renaissance artists and writers had all of the following intentions EXCEPT (A) to use religious themes (B) to portray only the pleasant parts of human experience (C) to produce art that people would find attractive (D) to create works that were easily understood

8. The word "disseminated" in line 16 is closest in meaning to (A) played (B) documented (C) spread (D) analyzed

9. What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome? (A) It expressed different ideals than classical sculpture, painting and poetry. (B) It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences. (C) It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed. (D) Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.

10. According to the passage, why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time? (A) it was not complex enough to appeal to musicians. (B) It had little emotional impact on audiences. (C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time. (D) It did not contain enough religious themes.