Question

The passage implies that which of the following was true of introductory courses in Asian American studies a few decades ago?

• A. The range of different textbooks that could be assigned for such courses was extremely limited.
• B. The texts assigned as readings in such courses were often not very challenging for students.
• C. Students often complained about the texts assigned to them in such courses.
• D. Such courses were offered only at schools whose libraries were rich in primary sources.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The range of different textbooks that could be assigned for such courses was extremely limited.

Option (A)

The author has clearly stated that in the previous times, there were only a few subject materials on Asian American studies. The first line “hardly any texts in that field were available” supports option A. The author discusses about the case of Asian American studies during earlier times only in the first line making option A the obvious.