45. The phrase "contingent on" in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) unrelated to
(B) separate from
(C) expanded on
(D)dependent on

41. The word "bland" in line 7 is closest in meaning to (A) thoughtless (B) regulated (C) false (D) dull

42. According to the passage, all of the following are characters-tics of the Ashcan School EXCEPT – (A) a preference for everyday subjects (B) the representation of agricultural life (C) an untraditional approach to art (D) a tendency to disturb many viewers

43. It can be inferred from the passage that the first modern American revolution in painting (A) was unusual in turning toward realism rather than away from it (B) was a reaction against the literalness of academic art (C) was similar in its realism to artistic revolutions in other parts of the world (D) was strongly influenced by earlier developments away from realism

44. Which of the following developments in [he art world contributed to a renewal of realism in the early twentieth century? (A) The organization of annual juried exhibitions (B) The rejection of academic art by young painters (C) The joining of two important artistic societies (D) The increasing recognition of artists as professionals

46. The word "perpetuated" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) started (B) influenced (C) continued (D) changed

47. The word “it” in line 17 refers to (A) the Society of American Artists (B) the French Academy of Arts (C) the professional survival of - an artist (D) the National Academy of Design

48. Why docs the author mention the Armory Show in lines 19-20? (A)To explain why most American artiste rejected the influence or European experimental art (B)To explain why politically engaged art developed in the United States during the 1930’s (C)To give an example of an exhibition that introduced modem European artists (D)To argue that American painters were not sufficiently exposed to experimental art

49. According to the passage, the Regionalist (line 23) were artists who (A) documented the lives of urban inhabitants (B) portrayed life in me countryside (C) recorded the social consequences of economic change (D) were not committed to realism in their art

50- The word "witnessed”'in line 26 is closest in meaning to (A) opposed (B) observed (C) influenced (D) resulted in

1. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The care that various animals give to their offspring. (B) The difficulties young animals face in obtaining food. (C) The methods that mammals use to nurse their young. (D) The importance among young mammals of becoming independent.