Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes on your answer sheet.

1 What point does Shester make about Barr’s book in the first paragraph?

AIt gives a highly original explanation for urban development.

BElements of Barr’s research papers are incorporated throughout the book.

COther books that are available on the subject have taken a different approach.

DIt covers a range of factors that affected the development of New York.

2 How does Shester respond to the information in the book about tenements?

AShe describes the reasons for Barr’s interest.

BShe indicates a potential problem with Barr’s analysis.

CShe compares Barr’s conclusion with that of other writers.

DShe provides details about the sources Barr used for his research.

3 What does Shester say about chapter six of the book?

AIt contains conflicting data.

BIt focuses too much on possible trends.

CIt is too specialised for most readers.

DIt draws on research that is out of date.

4 What does Shester suggest about the chapters focusing on the 1920s building boom?

AThe information should have been organised differently.

BMore facts are needed about the way construction was financed.

CThe explanation that is given for the building boom is unlikely.

DSome parts will have limited appeal to certain people.

5 What impresses Shester the most about the chapter on land values?

Athe broad time period that is covered

Bthe interesting questions that Barr asks

Cthe nature of the research into the topic

Dthe recommendations Barr makes for the future

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