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Set 2: Command of Evidence

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The ancient Library of Alexandria was not just a collection of books; it was a research institute where scholars like Euclid and Archimedes worked. It symbolized the Hellenistic goal of gathering all the world's knowledge in one place.

Which choice best describes the scope of the Library of Alexandria?

A. It was strictly a storage facility for government records.
B. It was a center for active research and knowledge gathering.✓ Correct
C. It was a small private collection of the royal family.
D. It focused solely on literature and poetry.

Detailed Explanation

The text calls it a 'research institute' and mentions scholars working there, as well as the goal of gathering 'all the world's knowledge'.

Key Evidence:

• "research institute"

• "gathering all the world's knowledge"

Why others are wrong: A (It was a 'research institute', not just storage.), C (It gathered 'all the world's knowledge', implying a huge scope.), D (Scholars like Euclid (math) and Archimedes (physics) identify it wasn't just literature.).

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