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Read the passage from Elizabethan Etiquette.
<em>The Elizabethan era, the years between 1558-1603 when Elizabeth I reigned as Queen of England, is known for its emphasis on courtly manners. The most esteemed book on the subject was Castiglione's The Book of the Courtier, also referred to as The Courtier. The Courtier was translated from its original Italian into English in 1561, and its rules were carefully followed by the highest-ranking courtiers of the day.</em>
Question: According to the passage, society first began to closely follow etiquette rules when:
Options:
- Elizabeth I started her reign as Queen of England.
- Queen Elizabeth read Castiglione’s The Courtier.
- Castiglione’s The Courtier was translated into English.
- Manners became linked with the Italian and English courts.
Answer: The correct answer is: <u>Castiglione’s The Courtier was translated into English.
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Explanation: The passage mentions the following: ''<em>The Courtier was translated from its original Italian into English in 1561, and its rules were carefully followed by the highest-ranking courtiers of the day.'' </em>Based on this, we know that society began to carefully and closely follow etiquette rules when The Courtier was translated into English. The Courtier was produced by Thomas Hoby and translated from Italian to English in 1561. It dealt with issues of behavior, etiquette and morals.
Answer:
1. C) known or talked about by many people
2. D) "Susan went on to win the race an unprecedented four times in five years and gained recognition as one of the world's best sled dog racers." (paragraph 17)
Explanation:
'Renowned' as used in the passage shows that Susan Butcher was well known by people who loved sled racing. Her record of winning the game four times consecutively and setting a new time record earned her recognition among people.
A renowned person is recognized and spoken of by many. The competition earned Susan such recognition. Even after she died of leukemia in 2006, she was still recognized for her performance in the game. Her dogs led the 2007 game.
