SAT Reading Comprehension Quiz II
This is a short, 10-question quiz modeled on the SAT Reasoning: Reading Comprehension test section.
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What is the purpose of the comparison between "castles" and the great wall of China on lines 2-3?
- A.
To prove that Richard was weak-willed
- B.
To illustrate Richard's haughty resolve
- C.
To critcize the narrator's incompetence
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To elaborate on the significance of the Great Wall of China
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To determine if Richard was up to the task
Correct Answer
B. To illustrate Richard's haughty resolveExplanation
Because Richard was in "high spirits" and proceded to build "castles in the air," he was likely to be a determined and haughty fellow.Rate this question:
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- 2.
On line 10, what does "cultivation" most nearly mean?
- A.
Installation of values and belief systems
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Demonstration of wit and virtue
- C.
Procurement of botanical growth
- D.
Determination of abilities
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Production of industrial goods
Correct Answer
C. Procurement of botanical growthExplanation
This question tests you on your vocabulary. The word "cultivation" is used here in the botanical, or plant-related, sense as she wishes to discuss the merits of the cultivation of coffee.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the "exercise of pen and ink" referred to on line 12?
- A.
The search for Mrs. Jellby
- B.
Mrs. Jellby's daughter attempting to write a statement of credit
- C.
The administration of the Settlement at Borrioboola Gha
- D.
The letter-writing campaign
- E.
The lack of native literacy
Correct Answer
D. The letter-writing campaignExplanation
The text reads that "All this involved... exercise of pen and ink." The important aspect of the question is understanding what the antecedent of "this" is, which is namely the "letter-writing campaign."Rate this question:
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- 4.
On line 14, what does "appointed" most nearly mean?
- A.
Designated
- B.
Given office
- C.
Taken away from
- D.
Moved to the pinnacle of
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Created
Correct Answer
A. DesignatedExplanation
Because the time was "appointed" for her return, it was actually "designated" for her return. Note that it was not "created" for her return as there was no mention of another event being postponed.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following characters is the narrator looking for? I. Mr. Jandice II. Mrs. Jellyby III. Richard
- A.
I only
- B.
II only
- C.
I and II
- D.
II and III
- E.
I, II, and III
Correct Answer
B. II onlyExplanation
The narrator had found Mr. Jandice and obviously knew that Richard had left, so the only character that the narrator is actually looking for is Mrs. Jellyby, who keeps ending up at society functions.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the most near meaning of "call" as used throughout the passage?
- A.
A summary
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An experience
- C.
A meeting
- D.
A measure
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A trip
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C. A meetingExplanation
Because "call" is used to describe various encounters (Mr. Jarndyce, Mrs. Jellyby, etc.), it is thus used to describe various meetings.Rate this question:
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Which of the following words might be used to describe Richard?
- A.
Elusive
- B.
Perfunctory
- C.
Idealistic
- D.
Courageous
- E.
Voracious
Correct Answer
C. IdealisticExplanation
Because Richard is committed to building castles in the sky, one may infer that he is an idealist.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the attitude of the narrator towards the functions that Miss Jellyby is involved with?
- A.
Passionate contempt
- B.
Pourous satisfaction
- C.
Harmonious treachery
- D.
Objective indifference
- E.
Cynical mockery
Correct Answer
D. Objective indifferenceExplanation
Because the narrator basically describes the functions that Mrs. Jellyby is involved without revealing any bias or feeling towards those functions, the narrator's attitude is best described as indifferent and objective.Rate this question:
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