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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #5575 War 2

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In many ways Britten's most ambitious effort is the War Requiem of 1961, a flawed but still impressive work for chorus, soloists, and orchestra. It weaves together the traditional Latin Mass for the Dead with antiwar poems by Wilfrid Owen, a young officer killed in World War I. The point of War Requiem is how the words of the liturgical text are reinterpreted and often rendered hollow by the realities of death in war. In this work we see Britten's prodigal inconsistencies on display. For all its problems, the War Requiem will probably survive as one of our time's most impassioned indictments of war and its heroic myth.

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

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He finds the weaving together of the Latin Mass and antiwar poems to be quite effective. He is critical of Britten's inconsistencies as observed in the War Requiem. He admires the War Requiem of Britten but finds it far from perfect. He questions whether Britten's work will endure.

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Option 3: "He admires the War Requiem of Britten but finds it far from perfect."

Explanation: This option accurately captures the author's opinion. The text states that the War Requiem is 'flawed but still impressive,' indicating admiration while recognizing its imperfections. This aligns with the author's overall assessment of the work.

Option 1: "He finds the weaving together of the Latin Mass and antiwar poems to be quite effective."

Explanation: The text does not explicitly state that the author finds the combination of the Latin Mass and antiwar poems effective. Instead, it highlights the flaws in the War Requiem, suggesting a more nuanced view rather than outright effectiveness.

Option 2: "He is critical of Britten's inconsistencies as observed in the War Requiem."

Explanation: While the author mentions Britten's 'prodigal inconsistencies,' the overall tone is not solely critical. The author acknowledges the work's impressive qualities despite its flaws, indicating a more balanced perspective.

Option 4: "He questions whether Britten's work will endure."

Explanation: The text does not express doubt about the War Requiem's endurance. Instead, it suggests that the work will 'probably survive' as a significant critique of war, indicating confidence in its lasting impact.

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