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5_2. Introduction to Author’s/Character’s Opinion Questions - Coggle…

- - - - Characterize the author’s view of stroke.
    - - (D) Until recent medical developments, stroke was a devastatingly hopeless disease.
    - - Author notes historical lack of treatment (lines 4-5) but highlights recent progress, implying prior hopelessness.
    - - Describe the author’s view of Wepfer’s contributions.
    - - (C) Illuminating but initially ineffectual.
    - - Wepfer’s findings were groundbreaking (lines 28-38) but lacked immediate therapeutic impact (lines 43-46).
    - - Question
        
        Author’s opinion on future research outcomes
      - Correct Answer
        
        (B) Will result in greater chances for full recovery.
      - Explanation
        
        Passage’s hopeful tone (line 69) suggests optimism for recovery advancements.
    - - Question
        
        How Wepfer’s work differed from Hippocrates.
      - Correct Answer
        
        (E) Established direct physical causes of apoplexy.
      - Explanation
        
        Wepfer identified specific causes (bleeding, blockages), unlike Hippocrates’ general term (lines 28-38).
      - Ancient Physicians’ View on Apoplexy
        
        Question
        
        Likely feelings of ancient physicians.
        
        Correct Answer
        
        (D) Fear of the unknown.
        
        Explanation
        
        Lack of specific diagnosis or treatment (lines 15-24) implies confusion and fear.
        
        Inference About the Author
        
        Question
        
        Probable characteristic of the author.
        
        Correct Answer
        
        (A) Grateful for past research leading to modern treatments.
        
        Explanation
        
        Passage’s tone reflects appreciation for progress from historical to current therapies.
- - - - larger population (31.4M vs. 9M), industrial strength, and infrastructure (20,000 vs. 9,000 miles of railroads).
    - - superior military leadership, defensive positioning, and knowledge of terrain.
    - - reliance on cotton exports, vulnerable to blockades, and social disunity due to states’ rights and class distinctions.
  - - - Question
        
        Describe the author’s view of Southerners.
      - Correct Answer
        
        (A) Underdogs but willing to fight.
      - Explanation
        
        South faced disadvantages but fought for honor and defense (lines 66-71).
      - Author’s Opinion on Northerners
        
        Question
        
        Describe the author’s view of Northerners.
        
        Correct Answer
        
        (D) Superior numbers and infrastructure gave them an advantage.
      - Explanation
        
        North’s population and economic strengths are emphasized (lines 5-14).
      - Southern Reasons for Fighting
        
        Question
        
        Opinion on why Southerners fought.
      - Correct Answer
        
        (D) Shared some reasons but not all war aims.
      - Explanation
        
        Upper-class fought for slavery, poor fought for defense (lines 54-71).
      - Average Southerner’s Sentiment
        
        Question
        
        Likely feelings during the war.
        
        Correct Answer
        
        (A) Stoic defensiveness.
        
        Explanation
        
        Southerners fought to protect homes, reflecting resilience (lines 66-71).
      - Author’s Disagreement
        
        Question
        
        Statement the author would likely disagree with.
        
        Correct Answer
        
        (C) South boasted no considerable military power.
        
        Explanation
        
        South had superior leadership and defensive advantages (lines 30-39).
      - Inference About the Author
        
        Question
        
        Author’s likely characteristic.
        
        Correct Answer
        
        (E) Concerned with unbiased historical perspective.
        
        Explanation
        
        Passage presents objective comparison without favoritism.