23.The word "other"in line 6refers to

(A)craftspeople

(B)decorations

(C)ornamentations

(D)shop signs

24.The word "distinct"in line 9is closest in meaning to

(A)separate

(B)assembled

(C)notable

(D)inferior

25.The word "rare"in line 11is closest in meaning to

(A)festive

(B)infrequent

(C)delightful

(D)unexpected

26.Why does the author mention Joseph Wilton in line 13?

(A)He was an English sculptor who did work in the United States.

(B)He was well known for his wood carvings

(C)He produced sculpture for churches.

(D)He settled in the United States in 1776.

27.What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England?

(A)Such sculpture was less expensive to produce locally than to import

(B)Such sculpture was not available in the United States.

(C)Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally.

(D)The materials found abroad were superior.

28.How did the work of American carvers in 1776differ from that of contemporary sculptors?

(A)It was less time-consuming

(B)It was more dangerous.

(C)It was more expensive.

(D)It was less refined.