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21. The word APPEALED in the passage is closest in meaning to ...

A) specialized B) devoted C) delivered D) attracted

22. According to the text, all of the followings are TRUE EXCEPT ...

A) The New York World and The New York Journal contended with each other.

B) after Pulitzer’s purchase, The World didn’t remain untouched.

C) it was really possible to buy The Journal almost for nothing.

D) Frederic succeeded in describing the real war between Spain and America.

23. According to the text, what is the most extreme event that shows Pulitzer’s great attempt to achieve

his goals?

A) His altering a typical newspaper into a thrilling one. B) His buying the newspaper The New York World.

C) His correspondent’s pretending to be crazy. D) His writing about all offences and quarrels found.