E. D. Hirsch Jr.’s Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is biased in that it __________

A) only selects the highest-quality cultural artifacts
B) lists almost entirely science fiction
C) mostly excludes racial minorities and non-Western cultures
D) excludes wealthy white men


Answer: C

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