Anticipating the Future through Texts: Visions — Cumulative exam
Question 43 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)
Read the excerpt from A State of War and Peace.This book will examine the intentions of the man who established the prizes, Alfred Nobel. He was famous for inventing dynamite and other explosives, and at the time of his death had ninety weapons factories around the world, so there is a lack of consensus as to how far his pacifist convictions went.
Answer
A
Alfred Nobel may not be the actual person who created the prizes.
B
Alfred Nobel’s personal beliefs seem to contradict the purpose of the prizes.
C
Alfred Nobel’s original goal was to give prizes to his business associates.
D
Alfred Nobel may have developed the prizes against his will.
Explanation
The excerpt says Nobel was known for inventing explosives and owned ninety weapons factories, yet it also refers to his pacifist convictions. Those facts make his personal beliefs seem to conflict with the peaceful purpose associated with the prizes. Therefore, the best choice is “Alfred Nobel’s personal beliefs seem to contradict the purpose of the prizes.”
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