Question

Which of the following statements best reflects the underlying tone of the passage?

• A. Literature and history are mutually exclusive.
• B. Literature and history are complementary to each other.
• C. The study of literature is meaningless without any knowledge of history.
• D. Literature and history are inseparably linked together in the classics and the Bible.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Literature and history are inseparably linked together in the classics and the Bible.

The opening sentence says that literature and history are inseparable. The passage goes on to say that literature and history are closely intervolved. It also says that reading the Bible and the classical authors was like reading history and literature of the three greatest races of the ancient world at the same time. Hence, D is the correct answer. It reflects the tone of the passage correctly.

The other options do not reflect the tone of the passage. So, we cannot accept them.