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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #45994 Lost Antiquities
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Over a period of five years, James H. Clark, the internet pioneer whose Netscape browser once commanded that market, spent roughly $35 million to purchase dozens of Cambodian and Southeast Asian antiquities. After investigators convinced him these collections were all stolen and that he had been duped by a shady antiquities dealer, Mr. Clark said, “My doing might inspire other people to do the same, but I’m not sure — it’s hard for people to give up something they paid for, but for me, why would you want to own something that was stolen?”

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Option 4: "Mr. Clark will give these antiquities to the police."

Explanation: The passage implies that Mr. Clark recognizes the moral implications of owning stolen items and suggests a willingness to return them, as indicated by his statement about not wanting to own stolen property.

Option 1: "Mr. Clark will not collect antiquities any more."

Explanation: The text does not provide information about Mr. Clark's future intentions regarding collecting antiquities. It only discusses his past actions and feelings about owning stolen items.

Option 2: "Mr. Clark donates these collections to charity."

Explanation: There is no mention in the text of Mr. Clark donating the collections to charity. The focus is on his realization that the items were stolen, not on charitable actions.

Option 3: "Mr. Clark stole these antiquities in Asia."

Explanation: The text indicates that Mr. Clark was duped into purchasing stolen antiquities, not that he stole them himself. This option misrepresents the information provided.

Option 5: "Mr. Clark will be under arrest."

Explanation: The text does not suggest that Mr. Clark will be arrested. It focuses on his feelings about the stolen antiquities rather than any legal consequences he may face.

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