Question

Central idea: Utopians distribute wealth to care for all people.

Which statement provides a critique of the central idea?

Taking from the wealthy to feed the poor discourages hard work.
A meeting is held every year to determine which towns need help.
Representatives from each town meet to assess resources.
Utopia was written in a time of social inequality and poverty.

Answer 1

"Taking from the wealthy to feed the poor discourages hard work."

This statement criticizes the central idea by arguing a negative consequence (reduced incentive to work), whereas the other options are descriptive or contextual.