Question

What is the attitude of the author towards the TPP?

• A. Enthusiastic optimism
• B. Dispassionate objectivity
• C. Guarded optimism
• D. Mild pessimism

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Guarded optimism

Overall, the author has a positive attitude towards TPP. He writes the following about TPP: 'The TPP actually has a good chance at success', 'The TPP could make waves of a good kind', 'even a bronze would glitter'. He however mentions that the expected benefits may be hard to assess and that they may take time to arrive. So he is cautiously optimistic about the agreement.