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The definition of the dead-hand clause is to prevent dead people from exercising control from the grave beyond a single generation. The trick is Violet Harwood’s parents cannot mandate her to give the antique watch to someone who did not exist when they died, making the whole trust ineffective. “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander”, so the inheritance shall be distributed equally between Violet Harwood and her brother.
80. According to the passage, why does the author mention “what’s good for the goose is good for the gander”?
(A) to indicate goose and gander are always in conflict as in Harwood’s case
(B) to indicate different sexes
(C) to validate the power of the antique watch
(D) to indicate equality between goose and gander
In Middlemarch, the idea of the dead-hand clause has also been used by Mr. Casaubon. “But well-being is not to be secured by ample, independent possession of property; on the contrary, occasions might arise in which such possession might expose her to the more danger.” A
81. According to the passage, why does the author mention “But well-being is not to be secured by ample, independent possession of property; on the contrary, occasions might arise in which such possession might expose her to the more danger.”?
(A) to show required shrewdness is needed to guard the assets
(B) to show the need for a woman to be financially independent
(C) to show the need to get rid of fortune to be safe
(D) to demonstrate the importance of the security to guard those assets for you
B It might be reasonable to deduce that Mr. Casaubon has the foresight to protect his wife from men’s deception, but a closer inspection can reveal his agenda. C Mrs. Casaubon will lose the inheritance if she is married with Will, making her unable to tie the knot with the person she truly loves. D Mr. Casaubon’s intent can also be perceived as an insult to his own wife, who remains loyal to him while he is alive. E Mrs. Casaubon has never been a materialistic young lady. Eventually, she figures out true love transcends all things, including a great deal of inheritance, and has a happy ending with Will.
82. Look at the four squares﹝￭﹞that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
The inheritance will be the control of his wife even after his death.
Where would the sentence best fit?
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In Wuthering Heights, Edgar Linton is aware of Mr. Heathcliff’s intention of claiming his private property and Thrushcross Grange. Originally, Edgar Linton wants Miss Cathy to use the property at her disposal, but later he ameliorates the will, putting it in the trust, for Miss Cathy to use and for her descendants to utilize after Miss Cathy dies. If Linton dies, the property will not go to Mr. Heathcliff….. Even if Mr. Heathcliff’s son, Linton dies, Catherine will not be the heir. Miss Cathy is reluctant to believe Mr. Heathcliff is a bad guy. According to the will of the previous Linton generation, Thrushcross Grange will only be inherited by a male descendant, so Mr. Heathcliff’s contemplation is foxy and smart enough to let his son Linton get married with Miss Cathy.
84. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
(A) Edgar Linton has no idea that Linton will have a marriage with his daughter Miss Cathy, otherwise, he will come up with something better, not putting the will in the trust.
(B) Edgar Linton’s foresight gets decoded by Mr. Heathcliff, so Mr. Heathcliff is the ultimate winner.
(C) Edgar Linton’s amelioration of the will can protect Miss Cathy outright so that Mr. Heathcliff will not get the money from the trust.
(D) Miss Cathy has to die earlier so that Thrushcross Grange will be protected from Mr. Heathcliff, and Edgar Linton’s scheme of putting the money in the trust can be considered successful.
A One cannot always be rich, so using one’s richness or wealth as a criterion when it comes to choosing a mate is not wise. B Still, being rich is an irresistible quality in the market because wealth almost equals the sense of the security. C Henry in North and South provides us with the same insight. Margaret’s inherited property is just a part of her. D Even though it means that Margaret’s money can instantly make him succeed, that should not be the criterion for choosing a life-partner. E However, both Mr. Thornton and Henry have the contemplation of using Margaret’s fortune to assist their own business. F As in the case of Mr. Thornton, he lacks enough money to keep the company going, while Henry needs enough currency to start the law business.
89. Look at the four squares﹝￭﹞that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
This corresponds to a wise saying from Nelly Dean in Wuthering Heights that no one can guarantee one’s wealth throughout the entire life.
Where would the sentence best fit?
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It's true that “those who are happy and successful themselves are too apt to make light of the misfortune of others.” Ultimately, Margaret is willing to loan eighteen thousand and fifty-seven pounds to Mr. Thornton.
92. According to the passage, why does the author mention “still, being rich is an irresistible quality in the market because wealth almost equals the sense of the security.”?
(A) to indicate the importance of being wealthy
(B) to indicate Margaret is able to make her future spouse instantly succeed
(C) to caution that we cannot choose someone because of money only
(D) to show that being wealthy does make Margaret quite a catch
93. According to the passage, why does the author mention “those who are happy and successful themselves are too apt to make light of the misfortune of others.”?
(A) to show Mr. Thornton’s pessimism
(B) to show Mr. Thornton has no chance of staging a comeback
(C) to make Margaret empathic for the situation
(D) to show a reflection of Mr. Thornton’s mood
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