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2. The author implies that all of the following statements about duplicate artifacts are true EXCEPT:

(D) Museums are well supplied with examples of such artifacts.
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How do we know that museums are WELL supplied the duplicate artifacts?

I cannot find the passage mentions explicitly. Only I found is "such artifacts were found easily in abundance;" this doesn't mean they will be kept in museums.
Moreover, "The basements of museums are simply not large enough to store the artifacts that are likely to be discovered in the future," it seems like the museums are not WELL supplied such artifacts.

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This is the first time where I got all the answers correct in an RC. Can someone please tell the difficulty of this question?
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This is the first time where I got all the answers correct in an RC. Can someone please tell the difficulty of this question?
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The difficulty level of the questions should be the following in my opinion.

Question #1: 500
Question #2: 650
Question #3: 550
Question #4: 550
Question #5: 550-600
Question #6: 650
Question #7: 550

Overall: 550-600
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In q2, why A & D are incorrect?

2. The author implies that all of the following statements about duplicate artifacts are true EXCEPT:
(A) A market for such artifacts already exists.
The author suggested to sell duplicate artifacts but there is no info to support that market or demand for duplicate already exist. We know from the passage that "thousands of pottery vessels and ancient lamps" exist or could be found but demand exists is not mentioned anywhere.

(D) Museums are well supplied with examples of such artifacts.
There are not enough space in basement for artifacts likely to be discovered in future but current supply of duplicate artifacts wasn't mentioned.

The author has discussed about a "possible solution" by selling duplicate artifacts but both A & D focus on market already exist for duplicate artifacts.

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For q5, I agree that A is correct but why C is incorrect?

5. The author’s argument concerning the effect of the official sale of duplicate artifacts on illegal excavation is based on which of the following assumptions?
(C) Computers could be used to trace sold artifacts.
- Author is not saying that bcz we can trace artifacts, illegal excavation would stop. He is saying that demand for unmarked pot would not be there. So tracing the artifacts does not affect illegal excavation.
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Why E is incorrect?

6. The author anticipates which of the following initial objections to the adoption of his proposal?
(E) Counterfeiting of artifacts will become more commonplace.
E is wrong bcz there is no info given to support that fake products would be more common.

The proposal suggested that duplicate artifacts can be sold. Fake products was not even discussed.
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In q2, why A & D are incorrect?

2. The author implies that all of the following statements about duplicate artifacts are true EXCEPT:
(A) A market for such artifacts already exists.
The author suggested to sell duplicate artifacts but there is no info to support that market or demand for duplicate already exist. We know from the passage that "thousands of pottery vessels and ancient lamps" exist or could be found but demand exists is not mentioned anywhere.

(D) Museums are well supplied with examples of such artifacts.
There are not enough space in basement for artifacts likely to be discovered in future but current supply of duplicate artifacts wasn't mentioned.

The author has discussed about a "possible solution" by selling duplicate artifacts but both A & D focus on market already exist for duplicate artifacts.

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You are looking for what is implied. You have to "figure it out."

Such sales would provide substantial funds for the excavation and preservation of archaeological sites and the publication of results. At the same time, they would break the illegal excavator’s grip on the market, thereby decreasing the inducement to engage in illegal activities.


Looks like there is a market for such objects. The author expects the sale to raise a lot of money. Also, it seems the illegal excavator has a grip on the market. Then the market must be there.

Indeed, with the help of a computer, sold artifacts could be more accessible than are the pieces stored in bulging museum basements.

The museum basements are bulging so it means they have enough of such artefacts.
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For q5, I agree that A is correct but why C is incorrect?

5. The author’s argument concerning the effect of the official sale of duplicate artifacts on illegal excavation is based on which of the following assumptions?
(C) Computers could be used to trace sold artifacts.
- Author is not saying that bcz we can trace artifacts, illegal excavation would stop. He is saying that demand for unmarked pot would not be there. So tracing the artifacts does not affect illegal excavation.
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5. The author’s argument concerning the effect of the official sale of duplicate artifacts on illegal excavation is based on which of the following assumptions?

(A) Prospective purchasers would prefer to buy authenticated artifacts.
(B) The price of illegally excavated artifacts would rise.
(C) Computers could be used to trace sold artifacts.
(D) Illegal excavators would be forced to sell only duplicate artifacts.
(E) Money gained from selling authenticated artifacts could be used to investigate and prosecute illegal excavators.

The author says this about the effect of official sale on illegal excavation:
I would like to make an outrageous suggestion that would at one stroke provide funds for archaeology and reduce the amount of illegal digging. I would propose that scientific archeological expeditions and governmental authorities sell excavated artifacts on the open market. Such sales would provide substantial funds for the excavation and preservation of archaeological sites and the publication of results. At the same time, they would break the illegal excavator’s grip on the market, thereby decreasing the inducement to engage in illegal activities.

The assumption is that people will buy officially sold artefacts.
The effect on illegal sale doesn't assume that computers could be used to trace sold artefacts. In fact, it is given as an advantage of officially selling artefacts. It has no connection with the impact on illegal trade.
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1. The primary purpose of the passage is to propose (B) a way to curb illegal digging while benefiting the archaeological profession.
The author suggests selling excavated artifacts on the open market as a means to provide funds for archaeology and reduce illegal excavation. The proposal aims to address the financial constraints faced by archaeologists and the problem of illegal digging.

2. The author implies that all of the following statements about duplicate artifacts are true EXCEPT: (E) Such artifacts frequently exceed in quality those already catalogued in museum collections.
In the passage, the author discusses the abundance of duplicate artifacts, such as pottery vessels and ancient lamps. The author acknowledges their lack of unique artistic merit or scientific value. However, there is no mention of these duplicate artifacts frequently exceeding the quality of those already catalogued in museum collections. Therefore, option (E) is the correct answer.

3. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a disadvantage of storing artifacts in museum basements? (E) Such artifacts often remain uncatalogued and thus cannot be located once they are put in storage.
The passage states that there is not enough money to catalogue the finds, resulting in artifacts being stored in museum basements without proper documentation. As a result, these artifacts become inaccessible and cannot be located again. This supports option (E) as the correct answer.

4. The author mentions the excavation in Cyprus (lines 31-34) to emphasize which of the following points? (C) Artifacts that are not uniquely valuable, and therefore could be sold, are available in large quantities.
The excavation in Cyprus is mentioned to highlight the discovery of thousands of virtually indistinguishable small jugs and a large number of royal seal impressions. This serves to emphasize that artifacts which are not uniquely valuable but could be sold are available in large quantities. This aligns with option (C) as the correct answer.

5. The author’s argument concerning the effect of the official sale of duplicate artifacts on illegal excavation is based on which of the following assumptions? (A) Prospective purchasers would prefer to buy authenticated artifacts.
The author suggests that by selling excavated duplicate artifacts on the open market with proper documentation and authentication, prospective purchasers would prefer these authenticated artifacts over unmarked, illegally obtained ones. This assumption is central to the author's argument, making option (A) the correct answer.

6. The author anticipates which of the following initial objections to the adoption of his proposal? (C) Artifacts that would have been displayed in public places will be sold to private collectors.
The passage mentions that artifacts with unique artistic merit or scientific value should not be sold. The author anticipates objections that artifacts that would have been displayed in public places, such as museums, may be sold to private collectors instead. This aligns with option (C) as the correct answer.

7. The author implies that which of the following would occur if duplicate artifacts were sold on the open market? (B) III only. (III. Archaeologists would be able to publish the results of their excavations more frequently than they currently do.)
The passage suggests that by selling duplicate artifacts on the open market, substantial funds could be generated for the excavation, preservation, and publication of archaeological findings. This implies that archaeologists would be able to publish the results of their excavations more frequently than they currently do, supporting option (B) as the correct answer. The passage does not imply that illegal excavation would completely cease or that Cyprus would become the primary source of marketable duplicate artifacts.[/b][/b]
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