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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
VR1-4 Using the information in the passage, a belief in the existence of a Supreme Being is:
VR1-6
The structure of the human eye
is similar to a camera. From the passage we can conclude that the human eye:
A B C D
justified because humans have a purpose.
not justified because of evolution.
not possible to justify using scientific theories.
possible to contradict using scientific theories.
A must take pictures like a camera.
VR1-5 William Paley used the construction of a watch in an argument from:
A analogy
B deduction
C comparison D authority
B may take pictures like a camera.
C was designed like a camera.
D did not evolve like a camera.
Verbal Reasoning
VR2 – The 1737 Licensing Act
London’s West End is famous for its theatres but this was not always so. Between 1642 and 1660 all theatrical performances were banned as immoral, corrupt and subversive. In 1660 drama was legalised once more
but in all England only two London theatres and acting companies were permitted.
Royal sponsorship resulted in strict control
of content and performance while critical comment was forbidden. Theatre catered for upper class audiences.
In the 1690s commercial interests replaced royal patronage and government control decreased. Owners, seeking increased profits
wanted more socially diverse audiences. Many dramatists, leading up to the late 1730s criticised the government and royal family.
As performances became increasingly critical and outspoken the government established tighter control and imposed censorship. The 1737 Licensing Act was passed following the reading in parliament of a scurrilous play, The Golden Rump, which offensively mocked King George’s personal habits.
The Lord Chamberlain’s office, which censored all plays two weeks before performance, only licensed them if everything objectionable was deleted. Heavy fines and imprisonment were used to punish authors and actors who broke this law. Many authors resented this restriction on their freedom to criticise politicians.
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