Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 16

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Rulers and governments have a long history of censoring or destroying books and other forms of expression that they find objectionable. (2) A book dictated by the prophet Jeremiah was burned by King Jehoiakim of Judah in 603 B.C.; and in the third century B.C., the Chinese emperor Shih Hwang-ti, who did things in a big way (he built the Great Wall) , ordered the burning of all books, with the exception of those dealing with science, medicine, or agriculture. (3) Even philosophers have been in favor of censorship. (4) In the Republic , for example, Plato proposed to censor "the writers of fiction" in order to keep "bad" works away from children.
⎯ Arthur Miller, Miller's Court ,
Published April 1, 1983 by Plume, p. 71
Select the transitional expression in the paragraph that introduces an illustration:

• A) even
• B) for example
• C) away from
• D) with the exception

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Definitions:

Usury

The practice of charging excessively high interest rates on loans, typically beyond the legal limit.

Maximum Interest Rate

The highest rate of interest that can be charged on a loan, as dictated by law or agreement.

Contractual Duty

An obligation either to do or refrain from doing something, as set forth in a contract.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Situations or events that could not have been expected or planned for, often affecting the ability to fulfill contracts or obligations.