The author mentions Vivaldi and Tartini in line 20 as examples of composers whose music()
A. inspired more people to play the violin
B. had to be adapted to the violin
C. demanded more sophisticated violins
D. could be played only by their students
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Democratic governments constantly face the problem of balancing ()the individual with the needs of society.
A. the rights of
B. to the rights for
C. for the rights to
D. with the rights by
The word "Accordingly" in line 24 is closest in meaning to()
A. However
B. Consequently
C. Nevertheless
D. Ultimately
The novelist John Steinbeck is mentioned in line 14 because he()
A. conducted a scientific study on the behavior of ospreys
B. was the first to describe where ospreys built their nests
C. described the materials ospreys can use to build their nests
D. compared the size of osprey nests with the nests of other species
The word "elicit" in line 18 is closest in meaning to()
A. compose
B. rule out
C. predict
D. bring out