41. The word “exceptional” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) remarkable
(B) fearless
(C) expert
(D) visible

37. Which of the following is NOT true of the Native American literature discussed in the passage? (A) It involves acting. (B) It has ancient origins. (C) It has a set form. (D) It expresses an inner vision.

38. What can be inferred from the passage about the difference between written and oral literature? (A) Written literature reflects social values better than oral literature does. (B) Written literature involves less interaction between audience and creator during the creative progress than oral literature does. (C) Written literature usually is not based on historical events, whereas oral literature is. (D) Written literature is not as highly respected as oral literature is.

39. What is the author’s attitude toward Native American literature? (A) Admiring of its form (B) Critical of the cost of its production (C) Amused by its content (D) Skeptical about its origins

40. What is the passage mainly about? (A) The influence of art on urban architecture in United States cities (B) The growth of public art in United States cities. (C) The increase in public appreciation of art in the United States (D) The differences between public art in Europe and the United States.

42. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 1 as results of the trend toward installing contemporary art in public places in the United States EXCEPT (A) the transfer of artwork from private to public sites (B) artworks that represent a city’s special character (C) greater interest in art by the American public (D) a broader understanding of the varieties of contemporary art

43. According to the passage, new settings for public art are appearing as a result of (A) communities that are building more art museums (B) artists who are moving to urban areas (C) urban development and renewal (D) an increase in the number of artists in the United States.

44.The author mentions Roy Lichtenstein and Alan Sonfist in line 14 in order to (A) show that certain artist are famous mostly for their public art (B) introduce the subject of unusual works of art (C) demonstrate the diversity of artworks displayed in public (D) contrast the cities of Miami Beach and New York

45.It can be inferred from the passage that the city of Memphis sponsored a work by Richard Hunt because the city authorities believed that (A) the sculpture would symbolize the urban renewal of Memphis (B) Memphis was an appropriate place for a memorial to Martin Luther Ling, Jr. (C) the artwork would promote Memphis as a center for the arts (D) the sculpture would provide a positive example to other artists.

46. The word “enhancement” in line 20 is closest in meaning to (A) replacement (B) design (C) improvement (D) decoration

47. The word “revitalize” in line 22 is closest in meaning to (A) show the importance of (B) promise to enlarge (C) bring new life to (D) provide artworks for