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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #34094 Short Laboulaye
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The original idea for The Statue of Liberty was proposed by Edouard de Laboulaye, president of the French Anti-Slavery Society. A staunch political thinker and an abolitionist, Edouard Laboulaye, who supported the Union in the American Civil War, supposedly suggested the idea to the famous sculptor Frederic Bartholdi. He is supposed to have said that a memorial must be created as a toast to American independence and it must be built up with a common effort from both the countries. Another report suggests that Laboulaye believed that if this gift to the United States were built up on behalf of France, the French would feel encouraged to get over monarchy and call for democracy. In 1870, Bartholdi created the first model and then, even after returning to France, continued to improvise on the design.

Which of the following most accurately summarizes the opinion of the author in the text?

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Option 2: "Laboulaye was never of the opinion that the memorial should be erected by utilizing the resources of France only."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the author's opinion. The text indicates that Laboulaye believed the statue should symbolize a collaborative effort between France and the United States, supporting the idea that he did not advocate for it to be built solely with French resources.

Option 1: "Unlike proposed earlier, The Statue of Liberty wasn't erected by the joint effort of both the countries, rather it was a French gift to the Americans."

Explanation: This option misrepresents the text. The text clearly states that Laboulaye suggested the statue should be a joint effort from both countries, which contradicts the claim that it was solely a French gift.

Option 3: "The idea to build The Statue of Liberty was originated in America."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text attributes the original idea to Edouard de Laboulaye, a Frenchman, indicating that the concept originated in France, not America.

Option 4: "The Statue of Liberty was fully built in the year 1870 by Bartholdi."

Explanation: This option is misleading as the text states that Bartholdi created the first model in 1870, but it does not claim that the statue was fully built that year. The completion of the statue occurred later.

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