Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Manuscripts had limited practical use because:

1. They were highly expensive and fragile, requiring very careful handling, making them inaccessible to ordinary people.
2. The script was written in different styles, making them difficult to read easily.

Source: Manuscripts Before the Age of Print, Chapter 5

The passage directly states both reasons: cost/fragility and difficulty of reading due to varied scripts. Examiners expect you to quote or closely paraphrase the textbook. Avoid adding outside information — stick to what the passage says. One mark per reason.