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Restatements (Questions 9-12)

This part consists of several sentences, each followed by four possible ways of restating the
main idea of that sentence in different words. For each question, choose the one restatement
which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

9. Gold is virtually indestructible.

(1) Gold is extremely difficult to find.
(2) Gold almost never loses its value.
(3) Gold is the most desirable metal.
(4) Gold is nearly impossible to destroy.

10. World War II provided tremendous impetus for U.S. industries.

(1) World War II changed the infrastructure of U.S. industries.
(2) World War II presented unique challenges to U.S. industries.
(3) U.S. industries were adapted to meet the military's needs in World War II.
(4) U.S. industries were significantly boosted by World War II.

11. British historian John Anthony Crook is of the opinion that the high repute of Roman

emperor Marcus Aurelius is misplaced.

(1) Crook has expressed contradictory views of Marcus Aurelius' role in history.
(2) Crook argues that Marcus Aurelius is one of the most misunderstood individuals in

history.
(3) According to Crook, Marcus Aurelius is not deserving of his renown.
(4) Crook argues that Marcus Aurelius has not been given the attention fitting for a

figure of his stature.

12. The Opium Wars were precipitated by China's efforts to suppress the opium trade.

(1) The Opium Wars broke out as a result of China's efforts to regulate the opium trade.
(2) China emerged victorious from the Opium Wars, thereby securing its domination of

the opium trade.
(3) China's strict control of the opium trade was undermined by the Opium Wars.
(4) China's attempts to halt the opium trade were the catalyst for the Opium Wars.

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