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13 May 2021, 16:19
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Hi everyone,
75. The passage suggests that the historian mentioned in the second paragraph would be most likely to agree with which of the following assertions regarding Alessandra Strozzi?
(D) Alessandra is an example of a Renaissance woman who expressed her individuality through independent action.
How do you know which time frame is the historian in the question above in? If the passage is talking about the historian before the research, then the answer is clearly D. If the passage is talking about the historian after the research, the answer clearly is opposite of D as from his research he would have known that his initial view on Alessandra Strozzi was wrong. In this kind of questions, how can you differentiate whether the passage talking about the historian before or after the research?
75. The passage suggests that the historian mentioned in the second paragraph would be most likely to agree with which of the following assertions regarding Alessandra Strozzi?
(D) Alessandra is an example of a Renaissance woman who expressed her individuality through independent action.
How do you know which time frame is the historian in the question above in? If the passage is talking about the historian before the research, then the answer is clearly D. If the passage is talking about the historian after the research, the answer clearly is opposite of D as from his research he would have known that his initial view on Alessandra Strozzi was wrong. In this kind of questions, how can you differentiate whether the passage talking about the historian before or after the research?
01 Jun 2021, 16:17
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The passage the discusses the viewpoints of two different groups: historians and anthropologists.
In the first paragraph, we learn that historians see individual identities as totally separate from society. This is contrasted to the views of anthropologists, who think that individual identities are wrapped up in social relationships.
In the second paragraph, we get an example of a historian's viewpoint. This historian thinks that Alessandra Strozzi has a stand-alone, individual identity. This fits perfectly in line with (D) as the answer to question 75.
There isn't enough information to show that the historian actually changes her view, as you've suggested -- instead, the author just says that some of the historian's research could support the anthropologists' view. We can't assume that the historian would actually agree with this assessment. As far as we know, the historian still stands by her initial view.
I hope that helps!
19 Aug 2021, 12:44
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5oo5 correct in 10 mins. Pretty challenging passage! Here is my take on this passage -
P1 - Defines how historian and anthropologist view a phenomenon.
P2 - Provides an example and shows that the study actually sided more with the anthropologist views than the historianss's.
71. According to the passage, much of the research on Alessandra Strozzi done by the historian mentioned in the second paragraph supports which of the following conclusions?
(A) Alessandra used her position as her sons' sole guardian to further interests different from those of her sons. passage does not mention this.
(B) Alessandra unwillingly sacrificed her own interests in favor of those of her sons. Passage does not mention that she sacrificed her own interest. I can see why this choice is tempting, but we must not make up our own story.
(C) Alessandra's actions indicate that her motivations and intentions were those of an independent individual. No. She was a champion for her son's actions.
(D) Alessandra's social context encouraged her to take independent action. Alessandra did not take independent action.
(E) Alessandra regarded her sons' goals and interests as her own.exactly. Key phrase "This historian assumes that Alessandra had goals and interests different from those of her sons, yet much of the historian’s own research reveals that Alessandra acted primarily as a champion of her sons’ interests, taking their goals as her own"
72. In the first paragraph, the author of the passage mentions a contention that would be made by an anthropologist most likely in order to
(A) present a theory that will be undermined in the discussion of a historian's study later in the passage No theory is mentioned in the passage.
(B) offer a perspective on the concept of personhood that can usefully be applied to the study of women in Renaissance EuropeYes. She is offering a perspective after contrasting what was said about the historians.
(C) undermine the view that the individuality of European women of the Renaissance was largely suppressed the author is not trying to undermine anything/anyone.
(D) argue that anthropologists have applied the Western concept of individualism in their research this was mentioned before the antropologist was mentioned. irrelevent.
(E) lay the groundwork for the conclusion that Alessandra's is a unique case among European women of the Renaissance whose lives have been studied by historians passage does not mention that Alessandra's case is unique.
73. The passage suggests that the historians referred to in line 1 make which of the following assumptions about Renaissance Europe?
(A) That anthropologists overestimate the importance of the individual in Renaissance European society Passage does not mention anything about overestimating.
(B) That in Renaissance Europe, women were typically allowed to express their individuality No. They were not sure about this yet.
(C) That European women of the Renaissance had the possibility of acting independently of the social context in which they lived Yes. Historians who study European women of the Renaissance try to measure “independence,” “options,” and other indicators of the degree to which the expression of women’s individuality was either permitted or suppressed.
(D) That studying an individual such as Alessandra is the best way to draw general conclusions about the lives of women in Renaissance Europe. This is an extreme choice. It may be the "best way" but the mention does not mention it.
(E) That people in Renaissance Europe had greater personal autonomy than people do currently There is no comparison in the passage about people today.
74. It can be inferred that the author of the passage believes which of the following about the study of Alessandra Strozzi done by the historian mentioned in the second paragraph?
(A) Alessandra was atypical of her time and was therefore an inappropriate choice for the subject of the historian's research. Does not mentino that Alessandra was atypical.
(B) In order to bolster her thesis, the historian adopted the anthropological perspective on personhood.Cannot be inferred.
(C) The historian argues that the boundaries of the conceptual self were not always firm and closed in Renaissance Europe. Cannot be infered.
(D) In her study, the historian reverts to a traditional approach that is out of step with the work of other historians of Renaissance Europe. We cannot infer this from the passage.
(E) The interpretation of Alessandra's actions that the historian puts forward is not supported by much of the historian's research. Yes. "Thus Alessandra conforms more closely to the anthropologist’s notion that personal motivation is embedded in a social context."
75. The passage suggests that the historian mentioned in the second paragraph would be most likely to agree with which of the following assertions regarding Alessandra Strozzi?
(A) Alessandra was able to act more independently than most women of her time because she was a widow. No where does passage suggestion that she acted more independently just because she's a widow.
(B) Alessandra was aware that her personal motivation was embedded in a social context.Passage does not suggest this.
(C) Alessandra had goals and interests similar to those of many other widows in her society.Passage does not mention other widow.
(D) Alessandra is an example of a Renaissance woman who expressed her individuality through independent action. I chose this after POE, but don't think my reasoning is strong enough...
(E) Alessandra was exceptional because she was able to effect changes in the social constraints placed upon women in her society. Passage does not mention that she effect changes in the social constraints.
P1 - Defines how historian and anthropologist view a phenomenon.
P2 - Provides an example and shows that the study actually sided more with the anthropologist views than the historianss's.
71. According to the passage, much of the research on Alessandra Strozzi done by the historian mentioned in the second paragraph supports which of the following conclusions?
(A) Alessandra used her position as her sons' sole guardian to further interests different from those of her sons. passage does not mention this.
(B) Alessandra unwillingly sacrificed her own interests in favor of those of her sons. Passage does not mention that she sacrificed her own interest. I can see why this choice is tempting, but we must not make up our own story.
(C) Alessandra's actions indicate that her motivations and intentions were those of an independent individual. No. She was a champion for her son's actions.
(D) Alessandra's social context encouraged her to take independent action. Alessandra did not take independent action.
(E) Alessandra regarded her sons' goals and interests as her own.exactly. Key phrase "This historian assumes that Alessandra had goals and interests different from those of her sons, yet much of the historian’s own research reveals that Alessandra acted primarily as a champion of her sons’ interests, taking their goals as her own"
72. In the first paragraph, the author of the passage mentions a contention that would be made by an anthropologist most likely in order to
(A) present a theory that will be undermined in the discussion of a historian's study later in the passage No theory is mentioned in the passage.
(B) offer a perspective on the concept of personhood that can usefully be applied to the study of women in Renaissance EuropeYes. She is offering a perspective after contrasting what was said about the historians.
(C) undermine the view that the individuality of European women of the Renaissance was largely suppressed the author is not trying to undermine anything/anyone.
(D) argue that anthropologists have applied the Western concept of individualism in their research this was mentioned before the antropologist was mentioned. irrelevent.
(E) lay the groundwork for the conclusion that Alessandra's is a unique case among European women of the Renaissance whose lives have been studied by historians passage does not mention that Alessandra's case is unique.
73. The passage suggests that the historians referred to in line 1 make which of the following assumptions about Renaissance Europe?
(A) That anthropologists overestimate the importance of the individual in Renaissance European society Passage does not mention anything about overestimating.
(B) That in Renaissance Europe, women were typically allowed to express their individuality No. They were not sure about this yet.
(C) That European women of the Renaissance had the possibility of acting independently of the social context in which they lived Yes. Historians who study European women of the Renaissance try to measure “independence,” “options,” and other indicators of the degree to which the expression of women’s individuality was either permitted or suppressed.
(D) That studying an individual such as Alessandra is the best way to draw general conclusions about the lives of women in Renaissance Europe. This is an extreme choice. It may be the "best way" but the mention does not mention it.
(E) That people in Renaissance Europe had greater personal autonomy than people do currently There is no comparison in the passage about people today.
74. It can be inferred that the author of the passage believes which of the following about the study of Alessandra Strozzi done by the historian mentioned in the second paragraph?
(A) Alessandra was atypical of her time and was therefore an inappropriate choice for the subject of the historian's research. Does not mentino that Alessandra was atypical.
(B) In order to bolster her thesis, the historian adopted the anthropological perspective on personhood.Cannot be inferred.
(C) The historian argues that the boundaries of the conceptual self were not always firm and closed in Renaissance Europe. Cannot be infered.
(D) In her study, the historian reverts to a traditional approach that is out of step with the work of other historians of Renaissance Europe. We cannot infer this from the passage.
(E) The interpretation of Alessandra's actions that the historian puts forward is not supported by much of the historian's research. Yes. "Thus Alessandra conforms more closely to the anthropologist’s notion that personal motivation is embedded in a social context."
75. The passage suggests that the historian mentioned in the second paragraph would be most likely to agree with which of the following assertions regarding Alessandra Strozzi?
(A) Alessandra was able to act more independently than most women of her time because she was a widow. No where does passage suggestion that she acted more independently just because she's a widow.
(B) Alessandra was aware that her personal motivation was embedded in a social context.Passage does not suggest this.
(C) Alessandra had goals and interests similar to those of many other widows in her society.Passage does not mention other widow.
(D) Alessandra is an example of a Renaissance woman who expressed her individuality through independent action. I chose this after POE, but don't think my reasoning is strong enough...
(E) Alessandra was exceptional because she was able to effect changes in the social constraints placed upon women in her society. Passage does not mention that she effect changes in the social constraints.
