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Review for Clep* General Humanities Examination: Complete Review for the New Examination

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Loved the book. 1. It covers the humanities clep only, (not part of a huge, thick, all encompassing general clep series).

2. Provides a summary of things/terms to know. This is what's lacking in most other study guides that only give you Q & A.

3. This is the "exam cram" of the humanities test guides.

I rate this book only "average" for a CLEP preparation text. I purchased the new edition, and compared it to a 1995 edition, and found the two versions to be almost identical -- with few updates. However, I did find the CLEP Preparation for the General Exams to be much more thorough than this text, and would strongly recommend purchasing that preparation guide, rather than this edition -- if you want to pass the Humanities Exam.

I used this book to study for the General Humanities test and found most of the information was NOT on the test. Only a few questions pertained to information covered in the book.

The art portion was totally useless. None of the artists or paintings/sculptures that were on the test appeared in this book.

The text went over in great detail literature - specifically poetry, and I did not have any questions on the exam that pertained to this information either.

I was initially intimidated by the CLEP exams and didn't know which study guide to use. On a whim, I picked this up. I found the information easy to reference and very thorough. During my preperation for the test, I found other study guides and noticed that majority of those instructed you on how to take the test without providing a lot of detail. To say the least, I passed with a 580. I'm getting ready for the Social Science exam and have been using the same author's guide. I suggest this guide to any one planning or in the processing of studying for the test - GOOD LUCK!

When I went to take the humanities test, the test monitor said "you're a brave soul". That didn't exactly boost my confidence. Upon leaving the test I had no idea if I passed or failed--I PASSED! I only had the book for 2 weeks, I can't say enough! Buy it!

I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS BOOK. IT GAVE ME A VERY CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT AND EXAM. THIS BOOK, WITH SOME ELBOW GREASE MADE STUDYING A POSSITIVE EXPERENCE. IT USED CLEAR AND EVERYDAY WORDS, WHICH I FOUND VERY HELPFUL. IF U R TAKING THIS TEST, GET THE BOOK.

Not much info from the book is on the test. But I passed so maybe it's worth it.