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October 10, 2013

 

 

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Today's Practice GMAT Question:

The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be rather lightweight, while including Gretry and Daniel Auber.
(A) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the taste of the 1860s, though it seems odd to omit Schubert, considered to be
(B) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects the odd taste of the 1860s, so omitting Schubert, considered then to be
(C) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though Schubert seemed odd to the taste of the 1860s, considered
(D) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though the taste of the 1860s had considered Schubert to be
(E) The selection of figures on the Frieze of Parnassus reflects contemporary thinking, though even by the taste of the 1860s it seems odd to omit Schubert, then considered


 

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