Question 15 - According to the passage, which statement about the Bank of England is true?

B) The Bank has taken few precautions to guard against theft.

Question 16 - The passage suggests that the thief was not a part of a professional crime ring because ...

C) the suspect was described as a gentleman.

Question 10 - Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

A) Lines 6-9 ("He repaired ... for him")

Question 8 - What is the primary purpose of this passage?

C) To introduce Phileas Fogg and his social circle at the Reform Club.

Question 12 - One impression created by the narrator's description of Phileas Fogg in the first paragraph is that he ...

A) keeps abreast of current events.

Question 17 - The purpose of lines 105 - 106 ('"It was once,' ... a low tone") is to ...

B) foreshadow Fogg's ideas about the world.

Question 13 - Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

D) Lines 44-48 ("The Daily ... remark'')

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Question 15 - According to the passage, which statement about the Bank of England is true?
C) The Bank has a history of money being stolen.
B) The Bank has taken few precautions to guard against theft.
A) The public has faith in the integrity of the Bank.
D) The Bank has carefully managed public relations.
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Question 11 - As used in line 6, "repaired" most nearly means ...
A) fixed.
D) proceeded.
B) returned.
C) stormed.
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Question 16 - The passage suggests that the thief was not a part of a professional crime ring because ...
B) the Bank had never been burglarized before.
D) the Bank carefully screens its customers.
C) the suspect was described as a gentleman.
A) the suspect acted alone.
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Question 10 - Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
D) Lines 31-35 ("Skillful ... fingers")
A) Lines 6-9 ("He repaired ... for him")
B) Lines 9-12 (''.A flunkey ... operation'')
C) Lines 15-19 ("Dinner ... six")
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Question 8 - What is the primary purpose of this passage?
B) To examine the lives of wealthy men in England.
A) To illustrate the problems with theft at the Bank of England.
D) To parody the social customs of the upper class.
C) To introduce Phileas Fogg and his social circle at the Reform Club.
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Question 12 - One impression created by the narrator's description of Phileas Fogg in the first paragraph is that he ...
D) makes his living as a banker.
B) is a political reformer.
C) has strong opinions about crime.
A) keeps abreast of current events.
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Question 17 - The purpose of lines 105 - 106 ('"It was once,' ... a low tone") is to ...
D) introduce the conflict of the plot.
A) create an ominous atmosphere at the table.
C) illustrate Fogg's proper demeanor and social skills.
B) foreshadow Fogg's ideas about the world.
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Question 9 - The passage suggests that Phileas Fogg is a man who ...
A) focuses on cultural activities.
D) keeps to himself.
C) enjoys routine.
B) lives beyond his means.
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Question 14 - As used in line 51, "functionary" most nearly means ...
C) servant.
B) money.
D) criminal.
A) official.
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Question 13 - Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
D) Lines 44-48 ("The Daily ... remark'')
A) Lines 9-12 ("A flunkey ... operation'')
B) Lines 19-20 ("Half ... fireplace")
C) Lines 31-35 ("Skillful ... fingers")

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