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

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

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

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

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.

11. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single Renaissance musical style? (A) The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style. (B) The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style. (C) Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians. (D) During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.

12. What topic does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The economic importance of sheep through the ages (B) The development of textile crafts and technologies (C) The evolution of the fleece of domestic sheep (D) The influence of technology on wool manufacturing

13. The word “source” in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) quantity (B) result (C) basis (D) cost