41. It can be inferred from the quote from the Omaha Daily Republican (line 2-5) that railroads
(A) made all sections of the nation much
(B) brought more unity to what had been a fragmented nation
(C) reduced dependence on natural resources
(D) had no effect on the environment of the United States

37. According to the passage, artists such as Copley, West and Peal signed their paintings (A) increased the monetary value of the paintings (B) made it more difficult for other artists to copy the paintings (C) supported the artists' image of professionalism (D) distinguished colonial American artists from European artists

38. The author mentions James Bowdoin III and William Byrd in line 19 as examples of which of the following? (A) Art gallery owners who displayed only European art (B) Art collectors who had a profound influence on American attitudes toward art (C) Artists who gave financial support to other artists (D) Patrons whose helped to encourage artisans to become artists

39. With which of the following would the author be most likely to agree? (A) Countries that have not had a political revolution are unlikely to develop great art. (B) The most successful art collectors are usually artists themselves. (C) The value of colonial American paintings decreased after the Revolution. (D) Colonial artists made an important contribution to the evolving culture of the new nation.

40. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The influence of ancient architecture on the design of railroad terminals (B) The importance of natural resources in the development of railroads (C) The railroad's impact on daily life in the United States in the nineteenth century (D) Technological improvements in the area of communication in the nineteenth century

42. The word "it" in line 7 refers to (A) transport (B) scale (C) production (D) railroad

43. The word "drew" in line 8 is closest (A) obliged (B) designed (C) helped (D) attracted

44. The word "annihilate" in line 9 is closest in meaning to (A) conquer (B) utilize (C) separate (D) mechanize

45. The word "Moreover" in line 20 is closest in meaning to (A) consequently (B) furthermore (C) although (D) because

46. All of the following were true of impressive passenger terminals EXCEPT: (A) Their architecture was influenced by the architecture of Europe. (B) Luxury express trains traveled between them. (C) They were usually located in small towns. (D) They were important to many commuters.

47. According to the passage, which type of development lined the area along the metropolitan corridor? (A) Stores and shopping areas (B)Recreational areas wealthier (C) Industrial (D) Agricultural