Decide whether the topic listed for the paragraph is too broad, too narrow, or the correct topic for the paragraph. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898), the most important figure in German history between Luther1
and Hitler,2 has been the object of enormous interest and debate. A great hero to some, a great
villain to others, Bismarck was above all a master of politics. Bismarck had a strong personality
and an unbounded desire for power. Yet in his drive to secure power for himself and for Prussia,
Bismarck was extraordinarily flexible and pragmatic.3 He kept his options open, pursuing one
policy and then another as he moved with skill and cunning toward his goal.

Topic: Otto von Bismarck
a. too broad
b. too narrow
c. the correct topic


c. the correct topic

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b. Before she taught at Boston university, she taught at a college in themidwest.

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Why did residents in Tom’s apartment and his neighbors teach him various things?

a) because it was embarrassing for them to see Tom’s ignorance. b) because Tom did not know Japanese and its custom well. c) because Tom looked like a Japanese person. d) because residents and Tom’s neighbors did not want Tom to cause any trouble that might affect every day of their lives.

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For each of the following items, choose the best answer

There are ____ hours in a day. a. twenty four b. twenty-four

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Circle the word that best completes each sentence

Ricardo might tell you otherwise, but in my opinion, his _____ reason for choosing a college on the other side of the country was to be near his girlfriend. a. optimal b. genetic c. incentive d. sole

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