501 Critical Reading Questions

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249.
In lines 15–17, Doc Burton argues that
a.
even if the cause succeeds, it won’t change anything.
b.
the cause is unstoppable.
c.
the supporters of the cause should establish a commune.
d.
the cause itself is always changing.
e.
change can only come about gradually.
250.
The 
cause
the men refer to throughout the passage is
a.
democracy.
b.
communism.
c.
capitalism.
d.
insurgency.
e.
freedom.
251.
Doc Burton is best described as
a.
an objective observer.
b.
a representative of the government.
c.
a staunch supporter of the cause.
d.
a visionary leader.
e.
a reluctant participant.
252.
According to Doc Burton, the 
strikes are like the infection
(line 42)
because
a.
the strikes are life-threatening.
b.
many of the strikers are ill.
c.
the size of the group has swollen.