36. According to René Descartes' aphorism, what is unique about consciousness?
(A) It can be measured and objectified.
(B) It is a property of having a complex, active brain.
(C) It is subjective and a conscious being knows he is conscious.
(D) It is always present, even in sleep.

32. Which statement about private schooling in Britain and America is true, based on the information in the passage? (A) The percentage of children attending private schools has decreased in both countries. (B) Both countries have a larger proportion of students attending religious private schools compared to independent schools. (C) In both countries, students attending private schools have advantages including better test scores, university admissions, and job prospects. (D) The cost of private schooling

33. What does the passage imply about the social effect of private schools in America and Britain? (A) Private schools in America do not provide access to top universities. (B) Private schools are responsible for maintaining societal equality in both countries. (C) Private schools perpetuate societal elitism, and this is a subject of debate in both countries. (D) Private schools in Britain don't serve any beneficial purpose in society.

34. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the cost of private schooling in Britain? (A) The cost of private schooling in Britain has stayed the same since the 1980s. (B) The cost of private schooling in Britain is equivalent to the median household income. (C) The cost of private schooling in Britain has tripled since the 1980s and is about half the median household income. (D) The cost of private schooling in Britain is the highest in the world and more than three times the median household income.

35. Based on the passage, what contributes to the success of privately schooled students apart from the quality of education? (A) Parents' wealth, encouragement, and intelligence. (B) Access to better extracurricular activities. (C) Exclusive partnerships with top universities. (D) The prestige associated with attending private schools.

37. Which of the following statements best describes the proposition about 'zombies' mentioned in the text? (A) Zombies are beings that are conscious but behave as if they are not. (B) Zombies refer to beings that appear conscious but might not be. (C) Zombies are beings that act without consciousness due to damaged brains. (D) Zombies are a representation of our misunderstanding of consciousness.

38. Based on the passage, which of these is a challenge when considering consciousness across different species? (A) It's difficult to determine if animals, such as bees or codfish, are conscious. (B) Animals, such as chimpanzees and dogs, cannot be conscious. (C) Consciousness in animals is often mistaken for simple behavioral responses. (D) All animals are likely to be conscious but we simply cannot communicate with them.

39. What does the author suggest about the nature of consciousness from the observation of sleep and brain activity? (A) Consciousness is a side-effect of brain activity. (B) Consciousness disappears during sleep, indicating its non-importance. (C) Consciousness might be a specific phenomenon that has evolved with a biological purpose. (D) Consciousness is purely a product of the brain's electrical activity.

40. What is blindsight as described in the passage? (A) It is a phenomenon where people consciously choose not to see. (B) It is a phenomenon where people can see but choose to act as if they are blind. (C) It is a phenomenon where people with damage to the visual cortex can respond to visual stimuli without conscious awareness. (D) It is a phenomenon where people temporarily lose their vision due to an overactive brain.

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