Questions 1-2 are based on the following passage.


A consumer survey of independent feature films revealed that the percentage of action films that received the survey's highest rating was greater than the percentage of romance films that received the survey's highest rating. Yet, the survey organisers were probably erroneous in their conclusion that subject matter determines a feature film's popular appeal, since the action films were all directed by filmmakers with at least one hit film to their credit, while the romance films were directed by newer filmmakers, many of whom had not produced a previous film.


1. The statements above, if true, support which of the following inferences

A.Fewer romance films than action films received the survey's highest rating
B.There is no relationship between the popular appeal of the feature films evaluated in the survey and any previous succeses of the directors of those films
C If consumers were surveyed regarding their impressions of big-budget mainstream films, the percentage of romance films that would receive the survey's highest rating would be lower than the percentage of actions films that woudl receive the highest rating.
D. Experienced film makers are more likeley to produce hit films than are dnew irectors
E. Among directors with the same number of hit films to their credit, differences in the subject matter of their feature films may not affect the way the films are popularly rated

2. Each of the following, if true, supports the author's contention that the organisers misinterpreted the survey data EXCEPT:

A. The fact that one has directed a previous hit film is a positive indicator of that director's filmaking talent
B.Consumer ratings of a new film are influenced by the previous history of success of the film's director.
C.Action films generally require larger budgets than romance films and are thus prohibitive for many first-time film makers.
D.It is rare for films of first time directors to attain the popular appeal of films directed by film makers with at least one hit film to their credit
E.Directors who have produced a previous hit film generally obtain the largest budgets and attract the most talented and well-known actors for their subsequent films

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B (consumer rating has nothing to with subject matter)
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since the action films were all directed by filmmakers with atleast one hit film to their credit, while the romance films were directed by newer filmmakers, many of whom had not produced a previous film