The Lincoln Memorial, located
on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is one Line of the most
profound symbols of American democracy in the world. Dedicated in
1922, it won the prestigious Gold Medal of the American Institute
of Architects for its architect, Henry Bacon. The
physical presence of the memorial is awe- (5) inspiring. There are a
total of 36 Doric columns around the building, each
representing one of the 36 states of the union at the time of Lincoln’s death
in 1865. Stones from various states were used in the
construction of the memorial. The names of the 48 states
in the Union at the time of the memorial’s completion
are carved on the outside walls. The north wall of the Lincoln Memorial
boasts (30) the sixteenth president’s second inaugural address, while
on the south wall, the Gettysburg Address is proudly
carved. Above the statue of Abraham Lincoln are these
words: "In this Temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved
the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined
forever." The passage suggests that the author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements
A． The Lincoln Memorial was constructed at a time when little was known about architecture. B． The true meaning of the Lincoln Memorial is obscured by its architecture. C． Most people who visit the Lincoln Memorial are unaware of its importance. D． Since the completion of the Lincoln Memorial, few other memorials have been built that match its quality. E． The size and significance of the Lincoln Memorial are equally impressive.