56.() What is the overall theme of the passage?
(A) To convince the reader to pursue engineering and pulverize other career goals.
(B) To demonstrate the value of engineering and highlight the field's contributions.
(C) To give in-depth examples of how biomedical engineering has improved life for the majority.
(D) To provide context for how even small do-it- yourself home projects should be approached with an engineer's mindset.

52.( ) In the second paragraph of Passage 1, the commands given by Beveridge mainly serve to (A)remind the audience of its civic responsibilities. (B)anticipate the benefits of a proposed policy. (C)emphasize the urgency of a national problem. (D)refute arguments that opponents have advanced.

53.( ) It can reasonably be inferred from Passage 2 that Bryan considers the preference for national sovereignty over foreign rule to be a (A)reaction to the excesses of imperial governments in the modern era. (B)sign that the belief in human equality is widespread. (C)testament to the effects of the foreign policy of the United States. (D)manifestation of an innate drive in humans toward self-rule.

54.( )Which choice best describes a central difference between how Beveridge (Passage 1) and Bryan (Passage 2) view the concept of liberty as it is realized in the United States? (A) Beveridge presents it as the direct inheritance of European colonization, whereas Bryan presents it as a sharp break from earlier governments in Europe. (B) Beveridge considers it so exemplary as to justify conquest of other regions, whereas Bryan warns that its exemplary quality would be undermined by imperial expansion. (C) Beveridge argues that it arose organically as the United States matured, whereas Bryan argues that it was present from the country's beginnings. (D) Beveridge regards it as a model that should be shared with other countries, whereas Bryan believes that it is unique to the United States and could not work elsewhere.

55.( ) It can most reasonably be inferred from Passage 2 that Bryan would criticize the vision of American governance of island territories that Beveridge presents in Passage 1 for being (A) unrealistic, since most Americans would be unwilling to relocate to distant islands. (B) deceptive, since economic domination would be the true goal of the American government. (C) impractical, since the islanders would insist upon an equal distribution of resources. (D) naive, since the islanders would object to being governed by Americans.

57.() As used in line 10. " stewards" most nearly means (A)curators (B)attendants (C)assistants (D)guardians

58. () Which paragraph gives the most specific evidence in support of the author's statement in line 2 that engineering has made the world a "more enjoyable place to live?' (A) Paragraph 2 (line 12-23) (B) Paragraph 3 (line 24-35) (C) Paragraph 4 (line 36-45) (D)Paragraph 5 (line 46-55)

59.() Why does the author reference Dr. Seuss and his book Oh, The Places You'll Go! In the text? (A) To use hyperbole while outlining the various types of engineering (B) To signal to the reader that the author is switching to discussion of a new topic (C) To reminiscence with the reader about a beloved childhood book (D) To set up a transition to discuss the numerous engineering subspecialties.

60.() Why does the author mention the National Academy of Engineering challenge in lines 29-31? (A) To lament about the dificulty of seeking clean, renewable energy sources (B) To impress the read with the feeling that engineering is an enigmatic career (C) To highlight the contributions of controlling a fusion reaction (D) To cite an authority to add credibility to his case.

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