Praxis 5511 Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
Symzonia, published in 1820, was the first American hollow earth novel and set the pattern for many that followed, right down to the present. It established the usual structure for such books—the trip to the pole, discovery of a land and people/creatures inside, adventures and revelations while there, and a return home, usually to ridicule and disbelief. Later books described alarming dystopias down there, but Symzonia is a voyage into a utopian world.
According to the passage, Symzonia differs from later American hollow earth novels in
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symzonia stands out from later American hollow earth novels primarily due to the unique society it depicts. While later works may focus on fantastical or utopian elements, Symzonia presents a more structured and distinct societal framework.
Option A is incorrect as believability is subjective and varies among readers. Option C misrepresents the novel; Symzonia's characters may not be as realistic as those in later works, which often emphasize character development. Option D is also inaccurate since popularity is not a defining characteristic of the novel itself, but rather a reflection of its reception, which can differ widely among readers.
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