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(A) changes in the distribution system

(B) a larger supply of paper

(C) an increase in people's awareness of social changes

(D) greater numbers of journalists

3.According to the passage , the New York Graphic's inclusion of photographs contributed to

(A) the closing of newspapers that did not use photographs

(B) newspapers becoming more expensive

(C) an increase in the number of people reading newspapers

(D) a reduction in the cost of advertising

4. Why was there a drop in the price of daily newspapers between 1882 and 1886 ?

(A) There was a rise in demand.

(B) Newspapers had fewer pages.

(C) Newspapers contained photographic reproductions.

(D) Magazines began to compete with newspapers.

5.The word "exceeded" in line 16 is closest in meaning to

(A) controlled

(B) surpassed

(C) affected

(D) equaled

6. What does the author mean by the statement " A world beyond the immediate community was rapidly becoming visible" in lilies 16-11 ?

(A) Photographs made newspapers more interesting.

(B) The United Slates exported newspapers to other countries.

(C) People were becoming increasingly aware of national and international issues.

(D) Communities remained isolated despite the growth of popular journalism

7. The word " that" in line 21 refers to

(A) century

(B) publication

(C) circulation

(D) period

8. The word "astounding" in line 22 is closest in meaning to

(A) surprising

(B) estimated

(C) encouraging

(D) sudden

9. Why does the author mention Edward Bellamy's novel Looking Backward?

(A) To illustrate how advanced the technology of printing had become

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