501 Critical Reading Questions

Critical Reading Questions
(80)

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200.
The quotation by Surgeon General Luther L. Terry (lines 48–50)
is used to illustrate the
a.
outrage of consumers wanting to protect their right to smoke.
b.
disproportionate media coverage of the smoking report.
c.
overreaction of a hysterical public.
d.
explosive response to the revelation of smoking’s damaging
effects.
e.
positive role government can play in people’s lives.
201.
In line 63, 
hedged
most nearly means
a.
exaggerated.
b.
evaded.
c.
deceived.
d.
speculated.
e.
hindered.
202.
The statement that the 1964 Surgeon General’s report remained
silent on concrete remedies
(line 76) implies that it
a.
served primarily as a manifesto that declared the views of the
Surgeon General.
b.
could have recommended banning cigarette advertising but it
did not.