Question

At this point [11], the writer is considering adding the following sentence.
When it was painted in 1932, Siqueiros's mural was considered offensive, but now it is acclaimed.
Should the writer make this addition here at [11]?

• A. Yes, because it provides historical context for the changes discussed in the passage.
• B. Yes, because it provides a useful reminder of how people once viewed Siqueiros's work.
• C. No, because it unnecessarily repeats information from earlier in the passage.
• D. No, because it makes a claim about Siqueiros's work that is not supported by the passage.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

No, because it unnecessarily repeats information from earlier in the passage.

C is the correct answer because details of the initial reaction to Siqueiros’s mural and its subsequent rediscovery are given previously in the passage and are not needed to set up the forward‑looking sentence that follows. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because each provides an inaccurate interpretation of the sentence that the writer is considering adding.