PrepTest 80, Section 2, Question 20
Patterson: Bone flutes dating to the Upper Paleolithic are the earliest evidence for music. Thus it is likely that music first arose during this period.
Patterson: Bone flutes dating to the Upper Paleolithic are the earliest evidence for music. Thus it is likely that music first arose during this period.
Garza: But the Upper Paleolithic is exceptional for the intensive use of bone, which typically survives well in archaeological contexts, unlike other materials commonly used for musical instruments, such as wood.
Patterson: Bone flutes dating to the Upper Paleolithic are the earliest evidence for music. Thus it is likely that music first arose during this period.
Garza: But the Upper Paleolithic is exceptional for the intensive use of bone, which typically survives well in archaeological contexts, unlike other materials commonly used for musical instruments, such as wood.
Patterson: Bone flutes dating to the Upper Paleolithic are the earliest evidence for music. Thus it is likely that music first arose during this period.
Garza responds to Patterson by doing which one of the following?
arguing that the body of evidence to which Patterson appeals is insufficient for Patterson's purposes
offering evidence to challenge the truth of the premise of Patterson's argument
presenting a counterexample to the general conclusion drawn in Patterson's argument
presenting an argument analogous to Patterson's argument to reveal a potential flaw in Patterson's reasoning
using Patterson's evidence to draw a conclusion inconsistent with the conclusion drawn in Patterson's argument
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