Based on the texts, the authors would most likely agree that ____

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Text 1
The timber in the barn's roof was felled, according to its tree rings, in the winter of 1611.

Text 2
A carved date of 1612 on the barn's door lintel matches the style of lettering used by local carpenters in the early 1600s.

Accepted Answer

A. the barn was built in about 1611 or 1612.. Timber felled in 1611, lintel dated 1612: the same building date.

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B. the barn was built in the 1800s. — Both texts point to the early 1600s.

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C. the roof timber was imported. — Origin of the timber is not discussed.

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D. the lintel was carved recently. — The lettering matches the early 1600s.

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