Question

What is the central idea of this excerpt?

Answer 1

Answer:

D; Gold and silver are not valued in Utopia.

Explanation:

As stated in Thomas More's "Utopia," gold and silver are not regarded as something of importance or worth. The narrator suggests that such materials would create enviousness among the Prince, the Senate and the public. In that matter, he reflects that people could become too delighted by them.

Answer 2

Answer:

C) Slavery shows that not everyone in Utopia is treated equally.

Explanation:

Central idea: People in Utopia care about the common good.

Which statement provides a critique of the central idea?

A) Extra food and resources are given to poor communities.

B) More wrote Utopia to encourage more equality in society.

C) Slavery shows that not everyone in Utopia is treated equally.

D) Gold and silver chains are worn by enslaved people in Utopia.