Question

26. Read the arguments given below and answer the questions that follow.
Benefactors are almost never offended by being asked for too much (in fact, they are usually flattered). And if you ask for too much, our benefactor can always suggest a lesser amount. On the other hand, benefactors are frequently offended by being asked for too little. A common reaction is, “So, that all they think I’m worth.”
The above statement assumes that:

• A. Benefactors are usually never asked for enough.
• B. A good fund-raiser will value the worth of the benefactor.
• C. It is worth the gamble to ask for large donations.
• D. Fund-raisers often think that benefactors are incapable of giving much.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It is worth the gamble to ask for large donations.

The assumption is that potential benefactors will be flattered by requests for large donations and frequently offended by requests for small amounts. Therefore, it is worth the gamble to start high. At worse, the potential donor may decrease his request. Alternatives (a), (b) and (d) are not assumptions made in the statement.