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Set 4: Command of Evidence

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440, revolutionized the spread of information. Before printing, books were copied by hand, making them expensive and rare. The press allowed for mass production, contributing to the Renaissance and the Reformation.

How did the printing press affect the availability of books?

A. It made books more expensive.✓ Correct
B. It enabled mass production, making books more accessible.
C. It eliminated the need for literacy.
D. It was only used for religious texts.

Detailed Explanation

Before: 'expensive and rare. ' After: 'mass production.' This means books became more accessible.

Key Evidence:

• "mass production"

Why others are wrong: A (Mass production typically reduces cost.), C (More books would increase the need for literacy.), D (Not stated; it 'contributed to the Renaissance and Reformation.').

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