In Passage 2, Thoreau indicates that some unjust aspects of government are

inevitable and should be endured

In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?

It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 9-12 (“let every man... liberty”)

The sentence in lines 24-28 (“When... made”) primarily serves which function in Passage 1?

It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln’s argume

Lincoln would most likely describe the behavior that Thoreau recomends in lines 64-66 as

a rejection of the country’s proper forms of remedy

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 58-59 (“If the injustice... go”)

One commonality in the stances Lincoln and Thoreau take toward abolitionism is that..

neither author embraces the cause as his own

In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?

It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.

studbud

SAT Reading

10 termsStudBud Administration3,995 plays

SAT Reading

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
As used in line 32, “observed” most nearly means
scrutinized.
contemplated.
followed.
noticed.
2
In Passage 2, Thoreau indicates that some unjust aspects of government are
subtle and must be studied carefully
inevitable and should be endured
superficial and can be fixed easily
self-correcting and may be beneficial
3
In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?
It leads slowly but inexorably to rule by the mob.
It creates divisions between social groups
It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.
It slows the repeal of bad laws.
4
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 36-37 (“There... law”)
Lines 33-35 (“If such... borne with”)
Lines 9-12 (“let every man... liberty”)
Lines 20-23 (“and let... altars”)
5
The sentence in lines 24-28 (“When... made”) primarily serves which function in Passage 1?
It raises a potential counterargument to Lincoln’s argument.
It acknowledges a central assumption of Lincoln’s argument.
It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln’s argume
It identifies a crucial shortcoming of Lincoln’s argument
6
Lincoln would most likely describe the behavior that Thoreau recomends in lines 64-66 as
a rejection of the country’s proper forms of remedy
an honorable response to an unjust law
an excusable reaction to an intolerable situation
a misapplication of a core principle of the Constitution.
7
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 45-48 (“Unjust... once”)
Lines 51-52 (“They... evil”)
Lines 75-78 (“A man... wrong”)
Lines 58-59 (“If the injustice... go”)
8
One commonality in the stances Lincoln and Thoreau take toward abolitionism is that..
both authors see the cause as warranting drastic action.
both authors view the cause as central to their argument
neither author embraces the cause as his own
neither author expect the cause to win widespread acceptance
9
As used in line 24, “urge” most nearly means
stimulate
advocate
require.
hasten
10
In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?
It creates divisions between social groups
It slows the repeal of bad laws.
It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.
It leads slowly but inexorably to rule by the mob.

SAT Reading Flashcards | StudBud

SAT Reading

10 termsStudBud Administration3,995 plays

SAT Reading

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
As used in line 32, “observed” most nearly means
scrutinized.
contemplated.
followed.
noticed.
2
In Passage 2, Thoreau indicates that some unjust aspects of government are
subtle and must be studied carefully
inevitable and should be endured
superficial and can be fixed easily
self-correcting and may be beneficial
3
In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?
It leads slowly but inexorably to rule by the mob.
It creates divisions between social groups
It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.
It slows the repeal of bad laws.
4
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 36-37 (“There... law”)
Lines 33-35 (“If such... borne with”)
Lines 9-12 (“let every man... liberty”)
Lines 20-23 (“and let... altars”)
5
The sentence in lines 24-28 (“When... made”) primarily serves which function in Passage 1?
It raises a potential counterargument to Lincoln’s argument.
It acknowledges a central assumption of Lincoln’s argument.
It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln’s argume
It identifies a crucial shortcoming of Lincoln’s argument
6
Lincoln would most likely describe the behavior that Thoreau recomends in lines 64-66 as
a rejection of the country’s proper forms of remedy
an honorable response to an unjust law
an excusable reaction to an intolerable situation
a misapplication of a core principle of the Constitution.
7
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 45-48 (“Unjust... once”)
Lines 51-52 (“They... evil”)
Lines 75-78 (“A man... wrong”)
Lines 58-59 (“If the injustice... go”)
8
One commonality in the stances Lincoln and Thoreau take toward abolitionism is that..
both authors see the cause as warranting drastic action.
both authors view the cause as central to their argument
neither author embraces the cause as his own
neither author expect the cause to win widespread acceptance
9
As used in line 24, “urge” most nearly means
stimulate
advocate
require.
hasten
10
In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?
It creates divisions between social groups
It slows the repeal of bad laws.
It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.
It leads slowly but inexorably to rule by the mob.