Question

Far from viewing Jefferson as a skeptical but enlightened intellectual, historians of the 1960s portrayed him as ............. thinker, eager to fill the young with his political orthodoxy while censoring ideas he did not like. 

• A. an adventurous
• B. a doctrinaire
• C. an eclectic
• D. a judicious
• E. a cynical
• F.
• A. confounds
• B. repudiates
• C. recapitulates
• D.
• K.
• L.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Context interpretation. 
The passage contrasts Jefferson’s enlightened intellectualism with a more rigid, dogmatic view. “Doctrinaire” fits as it refers to someone strictly adhering to a doctrine. 
Step 2: Analyze the options. 
- (A): “Adventurous” does not fit with the description of a rigid thinker. 
- (B): “Doctrinaire” fits perfectly as it refers to someone holding firm to a set of principles, often in a dogmatic way. 
- (C): “Eclectic” refers to a broad, varied approach, which contrasts with a rigid mindset. 
- (D): “Judicious” suggests good judgment, which is opposite of being doctrinaire. 
- (E): “Cynical” doesn’t fit with the description of an intellectual with a fixed ideology. 
Step 3: Conclusion. 
The correct answer is (B). 
 

Answer 2

Step 1: Context analysis. 
The passage talks about dramatic literature recounting important cultural events, so “recapitulates” (repeats or summarizes) fits perfectly. 
Step 2: Analyze the options. 
- (A): “Confounds” means to confuse, which doesn’t align with the passage’s meaning. 
- (B): “Repudiates” means to reject or disown, which contradicts the idea of recounting history. 
- (C): “Recapitulates” is correct as it means to summarize or retell key events. 
Step 3: Conclusion. 
Thus, the correct answer is (C).