READING 2 / QUICK QUIZ

A Shortcut That Changed the Whole Proposal

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

1What inequality does the passage identify?A. An arrangement in which every member has exactly the same assigned hours.B. Proof that every measurable difference is automatically unjust in every setting.C. A finding that every possible reason for the assignments has already been examined.D. A difference in the number of cleanup hours assigned for the same stated privileges.

2A minor scratch with no meaningful effect on the current work is _____ in this context.A. decisiveB. substantialC. triflingD. critical

3Which incident is inconsequential to the stated planning purpose?A. A missing essential fastener prevents the only planned repair from working.B. A lost supply order leaves the workshop unable to perform its main tasks.C. A change removes every technician while retaining the shop's name.D. A ten-second pause has no meaningful effect on a month-long effort.

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