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SAT Reading Practice: Horror Prose
SAT Reading Practice: Horror Prose
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1
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 44-45 (“the…pictures”)
Line 42 (“men…wall”)
Lines 30-31 (“Although…seen”)
Lines 40-41 (“Seven…cliff)
2
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 43-44 (“Old…hands”)
Lines 35-38 (“Whose…policeman”)
Lines 38-39 (“They…sneered”)
Lines 58-60 (“It…was”)
3
Dorian Gray’s reputation outside his home was that
he was disliked
women found him irresistible
no one had a strong opinion about him
he was admired by all
4
The author’s use of three questions in the first three lines is meant to
cause readers to be unsure who is being referred to
establish a reason for Dorian Gray to try to destroy the painting
foreshadow the arrival of the policeman
communicate Dorian Gray’s regret for committing a murder
5
Which choice best describes what happens in this excerpt?
A miner discovers an ancient ruin by chance.
The government sends a photographer to document an ancient site.
A group of European adventurers makes an unexpected discovery.
A photographer gets an unexpected opportunity to photograph ancient ruin.
6
As used in line 42, “domestics” most nearly means
neighbors
family
servants
friends
7
What effect does Douglas’s question have on the group?
They are alarmed and wonder if he has had a role in harming children
They are saddened and imply that to continue would ruin Christmas.
They are disgusted and want him to stop talking
They are intrigued and want him to continue.
8
As used in line 20, ‘survey” most nearly means
display
poll
map
portrait
9
In this excerpt, the phrase “the turn of the screw” most likely implies
the repair of something broken
the intensification of an emotion
the imposition of punishment
the promise of safety
10
The street on which they walk is
clearly unsafe at any time of day or week
quiet and deserted
the scene of a recent crime
busy and bustling on the weekend
11
As used in line 1, “rambles” most nearly means
rants
quests
strolls
conversations
12
Which words best describe the nature of the stories being told among the group?
tales of adventure
inspirational stories
ghost stories
tall tales
13
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 3-6 (“the…weekdays”)
Lines 22-26 (“Two…street”)
Lines 43-46 (“Mr. Enfield…pointed”)
Lines 6-8 (“The…still”)
14
Which choice best describes what happens in this excerpt?
The narrator observes that Mr. Utterson is laying a trap for Mr. Enfield.
The narrator sets up several contrasts.
The narrator opines that London is a gritty and dangerous place.
The narrator implies that capitalism ruins societies.
15
Despite being described as “garrulous,”...“John Moss wordlessly waved his arm at the cliff above.” This is an example of
irony
hyperbole
metaphor
understatement
16
As used in line 16, “dissipate” most nearly means
lessen
confirm
intensify
awaken
17
The main purpose of the passage is to
provide a frame for the story to come
introduce the antagonist
escalate a conflict
foreshadow an act of violence
18
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 43-44 (“We…turns”)
Lines 1-5 (“The…be”)
Lines 25-27 (“Someone…following”)
Lines 27-30 (“This…wait”
19
The passage could serve as
an introduction to a series of photographs of Mesa Verde
a rationale for closing Mesa Verde to tourists
An intro to a comprehensive history of cave dweller throughout the world
a guide to exploring Mesa Verde
20
1. Based on this passage, Dorian Gray believes that
others are jealous of his youth and good looks
Basil Hallward’s painting has power over himself
his servants suspect him of murder
the police will eventually charge him with murder