1) The stated purpose of the author's proposal is to ____ A

1) The stated purpose of the author's proposal is to ____

A. Make poor children beneficial rather than burdensome

B. Make poor children aware of the benefits provided to them by their parents

C. Make the public aware of the burdens caused by poor children

D. Make poor children burdensome rather than beneficial.

2. Which of the following is one consequence the author links to the presence of so many poor children in Ireland?

A. There is a dangerously unstable political climate in the country.

B. Crime levels increase in the country

C. There is a lower literacy rate in rural areas of the country.

D. Levels of service for elderly citizens decrease in the country.

3. The author writes that whoever develops a plan to make children useful should ''have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation.'' This means that the person who solves this problem deserves _____

A. To be elected to public office

B. To be shamed and vilified

C. To receive fame and admiration

D. To study how to make sculptures

4. What does the author think of the ''schemes'' of others who have tried to address the problems caused by poor children  in Ireland?

A. He believes these plans have many mistakes.

b. He thinks these plans are hilarious.

C. He respects and admires these plans.

D. He fears that these schemes place children in danger