READING 2 / QUICK QUIZ

The Value of a Closer Look

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1Why was the initial check perfunctory?A. It took place before the exhibition opened.B. It was performed mechanically without sufficient care or interest.C. It discovered every missing label through detailed inspection.D. It involved a printed form with several boxes.

2Complete the sentence: The empty space beneath the largest painting was _____ and immediately attracted attention.A. inconspicuousB. conspicuousC. concealedD. imperceptible

3Which sentence uses palpable figuratively, as the passage does?A. A palpable ridge marked the join between two pieces of clay.B. The raised pattern was palpable beneath her fingertips.C. The tension in the room was palpable as everyone waited in silence.D. The sculptor noticed a palpable roughness when running a hand over the surface.

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