Question 4 of 46 • (MACS) 2021 NY – English Language Arts 12 CR Summer Quarter 4
Read the excerpt from Utopia by Sir Thomas More. But the time appointed for labour is to be narrowly examined, otherwise you may imagine that since there are only six hours appointed for work, they may fall under a scarcity of necessary provisions: but it is so far from being true that this time is not sufficient for supplying them with plenty of all things, either necessary or convenient, that it is rather too much; and this you will easily apprehend if you consider how great a part of all other nations is quite idle.
Answer
A
It prohibits the audience from devoting too much time to pleasure.
B
It shames the audience for believing that they can be lazy workers.
C
It allows the audience to understand his personal working schedule.
D
It encourages the audience to worry about wasting productive time.