Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

A missionary no less than a professional student of Buddhism needs to approach that religion with a real appreciation of what it aims to do for its people and does do. No one can come into contact with the best that Buddhism offers without being impressed by its serenity, assurance and power.

Professor Hodous has written this volume on Buddhism in China out of the ripe experience and continuing studies of sixteen years of missionary service in Foochow, the chief city of Fukien Province China, one of the important centers of Buddhism. His local studies were supplemented by the results of broader research and study in northern China. No other available writer on the subject has gone so far as he in reproducing the actual thinking of a trained Buddhist mind in regard to the fundamentals of religion. At the same time he has taken pains to exhibit and to interpret the religious life of the peasant as affected by Buddhism. He has sought to be absolutely fair to Buddhism, but still to express his own conviction that the best that is in Buddhism is given far more adequate expression in Christianity. The purpose of each volume in this series is impressionistic rather than definitely educational. They are not textbooks for the formal study of Buddhism, but introductions to its study. They aim to kindle interest and to direct the activity of the awakened student along sound lines. For further study each volume amply provides through directions and literature in the appendices. It seeks to help the student to discriminate, to think in terms of a devotee of Buddhism when he compares that religion with Christianity. It assumes, however, that Christianity is the broader and deeper revelation of God and the world of today.

Buddhism in China undoubtedly includes among its adherents many high-minded, devout, and earnest souls who live an idealistic life. Christianity ought to make a strong appeal to such minds, taking from them none of the joy or assurance or devotion which they possess, but promoting a deeper, better balanced interpretation of the active world, a nobler conception of God, a stronger sense of sinfulness and need, and a truer idea of the full meaning of incarnation and revelation.
In the second paragraph, what is the idea the author is trying to convey about the book, using descriptors like "not textbooks," "impressionistic," and "introductions"? (5 points)

A. That anyone can misinterpret the meaning of the books
B. That anyone can understand and enjoy the books
C. That the books are less expensive and more useful
D. That the books are less frivolous and more academic

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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

A missionary no less than a professional student of Buddhism needs to approach that religion with a real appreciation of what it aims to do for its people and does do. No one can come into contact with the best that Buddhism offers without being impressed by its serenity, assurance and power.

Professor Hodous has written this volume on Buddhism in China out of the ripe experience and continuing studies of sixteen years of missionary service in Foochow, the chief city of Fukien Province China, one of the important centers of Buddhism. His local studies were supplemented by the results of broader research and study in northern China. No other available writer on the subject has gone so far as he in reproducing the actual thinking of a trained Buddhist mind in regard to the fundamentals of religion. At the same time he has taken pains to exhibit and to interpret the religious life of the peasant as affected by Buddhism. He has sought to be absolutely fair to Buddhism, but still to express his own conviction that the best that is in Buddhism is given far more adequate expression in Christianity. The purpose of each volume in this series is impressionistic rather than definitely educational. They are not textbooks for the formal study of Buddhism, but introductions to its study. They aim to kindle interest and to direct the activity of the awakened student along sound lines. For further study each volume amply provides through directions and literature in the appendices. It seeks to help the student to discriminate, to think in terms of a devotee of Buddhism when he compares that religion with Christianity. It assumes, however, that Christianity is the broader and deeper revelation of God and the world of today.

Buddhism in China undoubtedly includes among its adherents many high-minded, devout, and earnest souls who live an idealistic life. Christianity ought to make a strong appeal to such minds, taking from them none of the joy or assurance or devotion which they possess, but promoting a deeper, better balanced interpretation of the active world, a nobler conception of God, a stronger sense of sinfulness and need, and a truer idea of the full meaning of incarnation and revelation.
In the second paragraph, what is the idea the author is trying to convey about the book, using descriptors like "not textbooks," "impressionistic," and "introductions"? (5 points)

A. That anyone can misinterpret the meaning of the books
	B. That anyone can understand and enjoy the books
	C. That the books are less expensive and more useful
	D. That the books are less frivolous and more academic

anonymous · Answer

Why does the author write that Professor Hodous "has taken pains to exhibit and to interpret the religious life of the peasant as affected by Buddhism"? (5 points)[\HTML]
 	
	A. To imply that Buddhism creates a special sphere in which peasants can feel accomplished
	B. To imply that Buddhism puts artificial religious restraints on a peasant's life
	C. To say that the book covers differences in Buddhism based on socioeconomic class
	D. To say that the book covers everyday Buddhist practice in addition to fundamental beliefs

anonymous · Answer

First, WELCOME TO OPENSTUDY! I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY!! Second, I'm not very strong in English but I'll give it my best shot :)

1. I'd say A 

2. I'd say maybe B? It seems like B to me because the question phrases Buddhism to be very intrusive.

anonymous · Answer

okay thanks alot.

anonymous · Answer

Np! I tried!

anonymous · Answer

Based on this passage, what is the author's opinion of Buddhism? (5 points)
 	
	As a religious practice, it is full of contradictions and complications.
	As a religious practice, it is straightforward and easy to understand.
	It is the beginning of a wise path that ultimately leads to Christianity.
	It is the beginning of a wise path that ultimately leads to enlightenment.

anonymous · Answer

1. A
2.B
3. D

anonymous · Answer

thankss.

anonymous · Answer

In the passage, which of the following statements does the author infer? (5 points)

 	
	Readers will use Hodous's work as a guide to begin practicing Buddhism.
	Readers will use Hodous's work as a guide to the differences in world religions.
	Readers will use Hodous's work to help them convert Buddhists to Christianity.
	Readers will use Hodous's work to help them deconstruct Buddhist beliefs.

anonymous · Answer

Help please

anonymous · Answer

What does the text imply about the author's point of view? (5 points)[\HTML]
 	
	The author believes Buddhists should be converted to Christianity.
	The author believes Christians should be converted to Buddhism.
	The author believes Christians should follow Buddhist practices.
	The author believes missionaries should stop converting people.

anonymous · Answer

B for the top one and C for the bottom one I think.

anonymous · Answer

It's B.

kohai · Answer

@ohlookidontunderstandanotherthing did a great job helping you :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you @kohai!!