Question

passage ii
ironically, the creator of these exquisite
sculptures who destroyed books—cutting them
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up with refashioning them into elaborate works
is
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of art—as “a tiny gesture in support of the special
places.” the mystery artist celebrated the magic of
those places and, at the same time, made some magic.

1. f. no change

g. for whom books were destroyed—
h. as she destroyed books—
j. destroyed books—

1. a. no change

b. and
c. nor
d. so

Explanation:

For question 14, we need to analyze the sentence structure. The original sentence has a relative clause error. Option H ("as she destroyed books—") correctly uses "as" to show the simultaneous action of creating sculptures and destroying books, maintaining the logical flow. Other options: F is incorrect structure, G is passive and awkward, J is missing the subject connection. For question 15, the original "is" is incorrect. The correct conjunction is "and" (Option B) to connect the two actions of refashioning and being a tiny gesture, creating a parallel structure. "Nor" (C) and "so" (D) don't fit the context.

Answer:

1. H. as she destroyed books—
2. B. and