3. When the political hurricane known as the Arab Spring hit the region, Bashar al-Assad _______ his country’s immunity to the troubles. (A) proclaimed (B) obscured (C) disclaimed (D) concealed

9. While “K-pop” has gained popularity as the catch-all term for a host of glossy boy and girl bands, East Asia’s music industry is being ______ tailored for a global audience in the digital age. (A) astutely (B) imprudently (C) idiotically (D) naively