46. The phrase “came to the forefront” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) grew in complexity
(B) went through a process
(C) changed its approach
(D) became important

42. The word “encompass” in line 1 is closest in meaning to (A) separate (B) include (C) replace (D) enhance

43. The phrase “The first” in line 2 refers to (A) the term “art deco” (B) design trends (C) the 1920’s and 1930’s (D) skyscrapers

44. In line 9, the author mentions “an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower ” in order to (A) describe the exterior shape of certain “art deco” buildings (B) explain the differences between ancient and modern architectural steles (C) emphasize the extent of architectural advances (D) argue for a return to more traditional architectural design

45. The streamlined moderne style is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT (A) animal motifs (B) flat roofs (C) round windows (D) “speed stripes”

47. According to the passage, which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between art deco and art nouveau? (A) They were art forms that competed with each other for government support during the Depression era. (B) They were essentially the same art form. (C) Art nouveau preceded art deco and influenced it. (D) Art deco became important in the United States while art nouveau became popular in England.

48. According to the passage, a building having an especially ornate appearance would most probably have been designed in the style of (A) zigzag moderne (B) streamlined moderne (C) classical moderne (D) the Arts and Crafts Movement

49. According to the passage, which of the following design trends is known by more than one name ? (A) Zigzag moderne (B) Streamlined moderne (C) International stripped classicism (D) Arts and Crafts Movement

50. The passage is primarily developed as (A) the historical chronology of a movement (B) a description of specific buildings that became famous for their unusual beauty (C) an analysis of various trends within an artistic movement (D) an argument of the advantages of one artistic form over another

1.What aspect of life in the United States does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy (B) The inventions that transformed life in the nineteenth century (C) The problems associated with the earliest factories (D) The difficulty of farm life in the nineteenth century

2. Blacksmiths, silversmiths, and candle makers are mentioned in lines 5-6 as examples of artisans who (A) maintained their businesses at home (B) were eventually able to use sophisticated technology (C) produced unusual goods and commodities (D) would employ only family members