Question

Central idea: Utopians strive to make gold and silver less valuable.

Which statement provides a critique of the central idea?

The Utopians use gold to make chains and earrings for enslaved people.
To show their disinterest in gold, Utopians drink from earthen cups.
It is a waste to use gold for everyday purposes, because it is hard to find.
Thomas More wrote during a time when gold was highly valued.

Answer 1

"It is a waste to use gold for everyday purposes, because it is hard to find."

This directly challenges the central idea by arguing the Utopians' effort to devalue gold is impractical and wasteful given its scarcity.