81. What is the essence of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?

1. People are free to develop their power of imagination.
2. People who are honest and work hard can succeed.
3. People are free from exploitation and oppression.
4. People can fully enjoy individual freedom.

82. By saying "the rewards of a man's industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor" (Para. 1), the author means ____.

1. the more diligent one is, the bigger his returns are
2. laborious work ensures the growth of an industry
3. a man's business should be developed step by step
4. a company's success depends on its employees' hard work

83. The characters described in Horatio Alger's novels are people who ____.

1. succeed in real estate investment
2. earned enormous fortunes by chances
3. became wealthy after starting life very poor
4. became famous despite their modest origins

84. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that ____.

1. business success often contributes to a successful marriage
2. Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life
3. good personal relationships lead to business success
4. successful business people provide good care for their children

85. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author?

1. The American road to success is full of nightmares.
2. Status symbols are not a real indicators of a person's wealth.
3. The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.
4. What Americans strive for often contradicts their beliefs.

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