The correct answer is C.
This question involves specific information from the passage, so go back to the specific lines that the question addresses.
The correct answer is A.
This is an implied information question, so again, come up with your own answer before looking at the answer choices. It’s especially helpful to think about the main idea of the passage to help you figure out the implied information.
In the second paragraph, the author says that during the Renaissance, the church was a great patron of the arts and sciences. This statement suggests that the church approved of the arts and sciences during the Renaissance.
Now go through the answer choices and look for a match. A is by far the best fit.
The correct answer is C.
This question is about author’s technique, so it tests your knowledge of literary terms (see Literary Techniques and Figures of Speech).
In this question, a telescope—an inanimate object—is described as having struck a fatal blow. In other words, the author has given the telescope human qualities, which is the definition of personification. Therefore, C is correct.