Question

finding the central idea
they eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass which
make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle
materials, while they make their chamber-pots and close-
stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public
buildings but in their private houses. of the same metals they
likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, for many
of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of
gold, and upon nobles wear a chain or a coronet of the
same metal, and they there value very by all possible means
to render gold and silver of no esteem.

• utopia

thomas more
what is the central idea of this passage ?
o the utopians eat and drink out of brittle glasses.
o the utopians make their chamber-pots out of gold
o the utopians use gold to make weapons and allow
valuable property.
o the utopians seek hard to retain gold and silver
more valuable

Explanation:

The passage states that the Utopians eat and drink from vessels of earth or glass (not gold), use gold to make chamber - pots and other "vulgar" items, and work hard to make gold and silver less valuable. Option D encompasses all these aspects as it reflects their actions regarding gold and silver to reduce their value.

Answer:

D. The Utopians work hard to make gold and silver less valuable.