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One of the first indications of a distinctive American character came in 1782 with the publication of Letters From An American Farmer. In it, a French settler observed that Americans tended to demonstrate a higher level of personal initiative and self-reliance than Europeans and generally had little regard for social rank.
This viewpoint of the American character is steeped in the philosophical tradition of the Enlightenment, and the typical American quickly became typecast throughout Europe as an emancipated, enlightened individual, taking from his surroundings the necessary social and material resources to ensure his happiness. This idealized portrait of the American citizen corresponded nicely with the concept of a rational, self-interested individual put forth by Adam Smith and other political economists. The American personality was the Economic personality, most comfortable in the world of free markets, of trade and hard work.
To the Europeans, Benjamin Franklin—or at least their mythologized conception of Franklin—best represented the American character. Here, according to the Europeans, was both the embodiment of Enlightenment principles, scientist, inventor, statesman, philosopher, and economist, and the symbol of the American spirit, rational, enterprising, and pragmatic. Franklin was viewed with such admiration by the Europeans that a virtual cult of personality arose around him.
This viewpoint of the American character is steeped in the philosophical tradition of the Enlightenment, and the typical American quickly became typecast throughout Europe as an emancipated, enlightened individual, taking from his surroundings the necessary social and material resources to ensure his happiness. This idealized portrait of the American citizen corresponded nicely with the concept of a rational, self-interested individual put forth by Adam Smith and other political economists. The American personality was the Economic personality, most comfortable in the world of free markets, of trade and hard work.
To the Europeans, Benjamin Franklin—or at least their mythologized conception of Franklin—best represented the American character. Here, according to the Europeans, was both the embodiment of Enlightenment principles, scientist, inventor, statesman, philosopher, and economist, and the symbol of the American spirit, rational, enterprising, and pragmatic. Franklin was viewed with such admiration by the Europeans that a virtual cult of personality arose around him.
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. comment on the origin and nature of a national personality type
B. demonstrate why Benjamin Franklin was so admired by the French
C. argue that the idea of an American character is a myth
D. recount the historical and philosophical contributions of Americans in Europe
E. provide a psychological profile of a specific individual
2. The passage suggests which of the following about the Europeans?
A. Europeans lacked personal initiative and self-reliance.
B. Europeans admired Americans because of the American’s rational, self-interested nature.
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality.
D. Europeans placed a high value on the works of Adam Smith and other political economists.
E. To the Europeans, no individual better embodied the ideas of the Enlightenment than Benjamin Franklin did.
3. As it is presented in the passage, which of the following best exemplifies the American personality?
A. An aristocrat who diligently keeps abreast of all the fashionable new trends in society.
B. A pious, hardworking farmer who takes care of his family and remains humble.
C. A cunning statesman who uses his knowledge of human nature to manipulate friends and foes.
D. An absent minded inventor whose brilliant discoveries are counter balanced by his lack of common sense.
E. A self-made man whose efforts help him create a successful shipping company.
A. comment on the origin and nature of a national personality type
B. demonstrate why Benjamin Franklin was so admired by the French
C. argue that the idea of an American character is a myth
D. recount the historical and philosophical contributions of Americans in Europe
E. provide a psychological profile of a specific individual
2. The passage suggests which of the following about the Europeans?
A. Europeans lacked personal initiative and self-reliance.
B. Europeans admired Americans because of the American’s rational, self-interested nature.
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality.
D. Europeans placed a high value on the works of Adam Smith and other political economists.
E. To the Europeans, no individual better embodied the ideas of the Enlightenment than Benjamin Franklin did.
3. As it is presented in the passage, which of the following best exemplifies the American personality?
A. An aristocrat who diligently keeps abreast of all the fashionable new trends in society.
B. A pious, hardworking farmer who takes care of his family and remains humble.
C. A cunning statesman who uses his knowledge of human nature to manipulate friends and foes.
D. An absent minded inventor whose brilliant discoveries are counter balanced by his lack of common sense.
E. A self-made man whose efforts help him create a successful shipping company.
Source: McGraw-Hill's GMAT
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para 1: obsv. by french that self reliance >than Europe
Para 2: character traits of american nationals and perception of the EU
para 3:B frank mentioned as example to show the extent
Q1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. comment on the origin and nature of a national personality type-- correct
B. demonstrate why Benjamin Franklin was so admired by the French: too narrow only-- last para
C. argue that the idea of an American character is a myth---author never argue
D. recount the historical and philosophical contributions of Americans in Europe-----no contributions mentioned
E. provide a psychological profile of a specific individual--------no specific profile is being talked in entire passage apart from last para
2. The passage suggests which of the following about the Europeans?
A. Europeans lacked personal initiative and self-reliance.----------180
B. Europeans admired Americans because of the American’s rational, self-interested nature.-------hold
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality.-------hold
D. Europeans placed a high value on the works of Adam Smith and other political economists.------too narrow
E. To the Europeans, no individual better embodied the ideas of the Enlightenment than Benjamin Franklin did-----very bold and extreme
between B and C we cant say if idealized portrait is matching then the EU admire the same . no mention of admiration is written .
therefore reading the second paragraph we get C is the correct answer(also gmat tip the option with light words is the answer). so C
3. As it is presented in the passage, which of the following best exemplifies the American personality?
A. An aristocrat who diligently keeps abreast of all the fashionable new trends in society.
B. A pious, hardworking farmer who takes care of his family and remains humble.
C. A cunning statesman who uses his knowledge of human nature to manipulate friends and foes.
D. An absent minded inventor whose brilliant discoveries are counter balanced by his lack of common sense.
E. A self-made man whose efforts help him create a successful shipping company
we need a choice that talks about personal initiative and self reliant: only E comes in line
Para 2: character traits of american nationals and perception of the EU
para 3:B frank mentioned as example to show the extent
Q1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. comment on the origin and nature of a national personality type-- correct
B. demonstrate why Benjamin Franklin was so admired by the French: too narrow only-- last para
C. argue that the idea of an American character is a myth---author never argue
D. recount the historical and philosophical contributions of Americans in Europe-----no contributions mentioned
E. provide a psychological profile of a specific individual--------no specific profile is being talked in entire passage apart from last para
2. The passage suggests which of the following about the Europeans?
A. Europeans lacked personal initiative and self-reliance.----------180
B. Europeans admired Americans because of the American’s rational, self-interested nature.-------hold
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality.-------hold
D. Europeans placed a high value on the works of Adam Smith and other political economists.------too narrow
E. To the Europeans, no individual better embodied the ideas of the Enlightenment than Benjamin Franklin did-----very bold and extreme
between B and C we cant say if idealized portrait is matching then the EU admire the same . no mention of admiration is written .
therefore reading the second paragraph we get C is the correct answer(also gmat tip the option with light words is the answer). so C
3. As it is presented in the passage, which of the following best exemplifies the American personality?
A. An aristocrat who diligently keeps abreast of all the fashionable new trends in society.
B. A pious, hardworking farmer who takes care of his family and remains humble.
C. A cunning statesman who uses his knowledge of human nature to manipulate friends and foes.
D. An absent minded inventor whose brilliant discoveries are counter balanced by his lack of common sense.
E. A self-made man whose efforts help him create a successful shipping company
we need a choice that talks about personal initiative and self reliant: only E comes in line
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One of the first indications of a distinctive American character came in 1782 with the publication of Letters From An American Farmer. In it, a French settler observed that Americans tended to demonstrate a higher level of personal initiative and self-reliance than Europeans and generally had little regard for social rank.
This viewpoint of the American character is steeped in the philosophical tradition of the Enlightenment, and the typical American quickly became typecast throughout Europe as an emancipated, enlightened individual, taking from his surroundings the necessary social and material resources to ensure his happiness. This idealized portrait of the American citizen corresponded nicely with the concept of a rational, self-interested individual put forth by Adam Smith and other political economists. The American personality was the Economic personality, most comfortable in the world of free markets, of trade and hard work.
To the Europeans, Benjamin Franklin—or at least their mythologized conception of Franklin—best represented the American character. Here, according to the Europeans, was both the embodiment of Enlightenment principles, scientist, inventor, statesman, philosopher, and economist, and the symbol of the American spirit, rational, enterprising, and pragmatic. Franklin was viewed with such admiration by the Europeans that a virtual cult of personality arose around him.
This viewpoint of the American character is steeped in the philosophical tradition of the Enlightenment, and the typical American quickly became typecast throughout Europe as an emancipated, enlightened individual, taking from his surroundings the necessary social and material resources to ensure his happiness. This idealized portrait of the American citizen corresponded nicely with the concept of a rational, self-interested individual put forth by Adam Smith and other political economists. The American personality was the Economic personality, most comfortable in the world of free markets, of trade and hard work.
To the Europeans, Benjamin Franklin—or at least their mythologized conception of Franklin—best represented the American character. Here, according to the Europeans, was both the embodiment of Enlightenment principles, scientist, inventor, statesman, philosopher, and economist, and the symbol of the American spirit, rational, enterprising, and pragmatic. Franklin was viewed with such admiration by the Europeans that a virtual cult of personality arose around him.
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. comment on the origin and nature of a national personality type
B. demonstrate why Benjamin Franklin was so admired by the French
C. argue that the idea of an American character is a myth
D. recount the historical and philosophical contributions of Americans in Europe
E. provide a psychological profile of a specific individual
2. The passage suggests which of the following about the Europeans?
A. Europeans lacked personal initiative and self-reliance.
B. Europeans admired Americans because of the American’s rational, self-interested nature.
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality.
D. Europeans placed a high value on the works of Adam Smith and other political economists.
E. To the Europeans, no individual better embodied the ideas of the Enlightenment than Benjamin Franklin did.
3. As it is presented in the passage, which of the following best exemplifies the American personality?
A. An aristocrat who diligently keeps abreast of all the fashionable new trends in society.
B. A pious, hardworking farmer who takes care of his family and remains humble.
C. A cunning statesman who uses his knowledge of human nature to manipulate friends and foes.
D. An absent minded inventor whose brilliant discoveries are counter balanced by his lack of common sense.
E. A self-made man whose efforts help him create a successful shipping company.
A. comment on the origin and nature of a national personality type
B. demonstrate why Benjamin Franklin was so admired by the French
C. argue that the idea of an American character is a myth
D. recount the historical and philosophical contributions of Americans in Europe
E. provide a psychological profile of a specific individual
2. The passage suggests which of the following about the Europeans?
A. Europeans lacked personal initiative and self-reliance.
B. Europeans admired Americans because of the American’s rational, self-interested nature.
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality.
D. Europeans placed a high value on the works of Adam Smith and other political economists.
E. To the Europeans, no individual better embodied the ideas of the Enlightenment than Benjamin Franklin did.
3. As it is presented in the passage, which of the following best exemplifies the American personality?
A. An aristocrat who diligently keeps abreast of all the fashionable new trends in society.
B. A pious, hardworking farmer who takes care of his family and remains humble.
C. A cunning statesman who uses his knowledge of human nature to manipulate friends and foes.
D. An absent minded inventor whose brilliant discoveries are counter balanced by his lack of common sense.
E. A self-made man whose efforts help him create a successful shipping company.
Alas an intriguing social science passage.
Mental Map:
1/2. Defining the American Charc.>>Adam Smith n Other ppl>> PI-SR(more thn Europeans)-less regard for social rank. more characteristics(personality was....hardwork)
3.Europeans amid view(mythologized conception) of Benj.F
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. comment on the origin and nature of a national personality type . Yes the author describing how the perception of AC came into being. Keep it
B. demonstrate why Benjamin Franklin was so admired by the French. partial last line only by European. OUT
C. argue that the idea of an American character is a myth. Not Implied or stated. OUT
D. recount the historical and philosophical contributions of Americans in Europe . No contributions to Europeans. OUT
E. provide a psychological profile of a specific individual. Specific individual, NO : OUT
2. The passage suggests which of the following about the Europeans?
A. Europeans lacked personal initiative and self-reliance. (You Can Infer from the 1st para that Eu lacked those char, but it a stated view french settler Not all the Eu Ppl view.) Keep It.
B. Europeans admired Americans because of the American’s rational, self-interested nature. Partially correct already stated other char missing. No
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality. Yes in suggest question we need to read btw lines..view(mythologized conception) by all Eu Ppl. Better than 1
D. Europeans placed a high value on the works of Adam Smith and other political economists. No comparison stated. OUT
E. To the Europeans, no individual better embodied the ideas of the Enlightenment than Benjamin Franklin did. To Strong and Not mentioned .OUT
Guys One more thing just wanna share the experience for Infer or Suggest questions:
if in exam you are short of time and saw a infer or suggest RC question the best option would be , a vague answer that is not going to substantially confirm any facts. need to look out for may ,might, be possible , could bla bla.. which tells the reader about the possibility for an correct answer option.
In C,
C. The European conception of the American character might not entirely conform to reality. Yes in suggest question we need to read btw lines..view(mythologized conception) by all Eu Ppl. Better than 1
3. As it is presented in the passage, which of the following best exemplifies the American personality?
Look for the answer match : rational, self-interested,Economic personality, most comfortable in the world of free markets, of trade and hard work.
A. An aristocrat who diligently keeps abreast of all the fashionable new trends in society.OUT
B. A pious, hardworking farmer who takes care of his family and remains humble.OUT
C. A cunning statesman who uses his knowledge of human nature to manipulate friends and foes.OUT
D. An absent minded inventor whose brilliant discoveries are counter balanced by his lack of common sense.OUT
E. A self-made man whose efforts help him create a successful shipping company. BEST hardwork, EP,Market..
