Question

Excerpt from the secret (Stache by A. Barbar)

For thousands of years several characteristics have been consistent across human societies around the world. Animal husbandry, agriculture and artistic expression are some of the similarities all societies share. Another similarity is the mustache. So now I mustache a question: why have mustache had such a notable presence in human history?

Humans have been shaving for as long as there has been facial hair to shave. However, it is in the past several centuries that mustaches have undergone a more creative transformation. Now, there are many different types of mustaches. The Handlebar, Pencil, and Walrus are only a few of the many types known today. With just a sharpened razor and some mustache wax, the creativity of people and their mustache can be endless.

Though the popularity of the mustache in different cultures varies over time, it has certainly influenced other creations. In the 1800s and early 1900's, mustaches were so popular that a new style of drinking cup, the mustache cup, was created. The mustache cup had a buily-in covering, over the top so mustaches would not be touched by the beverage. A more recent example of the mark of mustaches can be see by the first World Mustache Tournament in 2013. The mustache truly is part of the human experience.

Due to its place in the human experience, the mustache is a symbol with varied significance: power, prestige, beauty. When one thinks of mustaches, one may think of a villain from silent films, twisting the ends of his mustache. One may also think of a respected leader with a mustacheof prominence. Perhaps one may think of people with famous mustaches: Tom Selleck, Burt Reynolds, and Charlie Chaplin, to name a few. No matter what one picture when thinking of mustaches, it is clear that the mustache has a substantial effect on human perception.

1. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the final paragraph of the passage?
A. People who have mustaches tend to have more prestige.
B. Mustaches are an indication of social standing.
C. People in leadership roles usually have mustaches.
D. Different mustaches can evoke different interpretations.

2. Which of the following information does the author use in the passage to support the claim that the mustache has influenced other creations?
A. The existence of shaving in ancient times.
B. The meanings associated with mustaches.

C. The presence of famous people with mustaches.
D. The
invention of the mustache cup.

3. Which of the following primary sources would someone consult to learn more about mustache styles that were popular during the 1920s?
A. Personal letters from Charlie Chaplin to Hollywood friends.
B. A magazine article about the world Mustache.
C. Tournament photographs of people at stage in 1924.
D. A population census conducted in 1920.

Answer 1

1.D. Different mustaches can evoke different interpretations.

options A, B, C is correct but is not the inference of the last paragraph.

2. D. The invention of the mustache cup.

options A, B, C are incorrect because it does not support the claim that mustache has an influence on other creations.

3. B. A magazine article about the world Mustache.