8. The word "disseminated" in line 16 is closest in meaning to
(A) played
(B) documented
(C) spread
(D) analyzed

9. What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome? (A) It expressed different ideals than classical sculpture, painting and poetry. (B) It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences. (C) It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed. (D) Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.

10. According to the passage, why was Bemardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time? (A) it was not complex enough to appeal to musicians. (B) It had little emotional impact on audiences. (C) It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time. (D) It did not contain enough religious themes.

11. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage as a reason for the absence of a single Renaissance musical style? (A) The musical Renaissance was defined by technique rather than style. (B) The musical Renaissance was too short to give rise to a new musical style. (C) Renaissance musicians adopted the styles of both Greek and Roman musicians. (D) During the Renaissance, music never remained the same for very long.

12. What topic does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The economic importance of sheep through the ages (B) The development of textile crafts and technologies (C) The evolution of the fleece of domestic sheep (D) The influence of technology on wool manufacturing

13. The word “source” in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) quantity (B) result (C) basis (D) cost

14. According to the passage, the outer coat of sheep 8,000 years ago was (A) white (B) coarse (C) warmer than that of bighorn sheep (D) similar to that of the modern sheep

15. Which of the following can be concluded about wild sheep, as compared with domestic sheep? (A) They are evolving more rapidly. (B) They have thicker coats. (C) They are of less economic importance. (D) They are less similar to bighorn sheep.

16. The word “unchronicled” in line 11 is closest in meaning to (A) unquestioned (B) unexplained (C) unnoticed (D) unrecorded

17. What does the author mention as evidence of the characteristics of ancient sheep? (A) Representations of sheep in an (B) Ancient tales about sheep (C) Documents describing sheep (D) Skeletons of sheep

18. The word “clues” in line 14 is closest in meaning to (A) proofs (B) indications (C) colors (D) variations

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