When Principles Meet Practice

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

1What motivates the volunteers' altruism as described?A. A demand that every contribution produce an immediate payment.B. A plan to mislead both groups for private advantage.C. A wish to prevent anyone else from using the workshop.D. Concern for helping others without seeking a personal reward.

2Complete the sentence: Reporting an unnoticed payment error demonstrated the treasurer's _____ and commitment to honest conduct.A. duplicityB. deceitC. hypocrisyD. integrity

3Which action most clearly demonstrates duplicity?A. He publishes the same accurate schedule for every participant.B. He secretly gives incompatible assurances to two groups so that both will trust and assist him.C. He admits that he cannot promise exclusive access.D. He tells both groups openly that the room must be shared.

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