The comparisons of abstract qualities to a lynx and a snake mainly have the effect of

illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship

The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to

provide context useful in understanding the narrator

The references to "shade" and "darkness" at the end of the first paragraph have which effect

They evoke the narrator's sense of dismay

The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth's behavior was mainly caused by his

jealousy of the narrator's apparent superiority

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

Lines 68 - 74 (I walked - gleam)

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College Board SAT Reading Test 2 (1)

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SAT Reading Test 2 (1) from The College Board Official Review Book

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1
When the narrator began working for Edward Crimsworth, he viewed Crimsworth as a
demanding mentor
sympathetic ally
preceptive judge
harmless rival
2
After a long day of work, the narrator sometimes found his living quarters to be
predictable
intolerable
dreary
treacherous
3
The comparisons of abstract qualities to a lynx and a snake mainly have the effect of
conveying the ferocity of a resolution
suggesting the likelihood of an altercation
contrasting two hypothetical courses of action
illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship
4
The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to
establish the narrator's perspective on a controversy
provide context useful in understanding the narrator
Contrast the Narrator's good intentions with his bad conduct
Offer a symbolic representation of Edward Crimworth's Plight
5
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question
lines 54-56 (Day - slumber)
lines 38-40 (My southern - irritated him)
lines 61-62 (I had - brother)
lines 28-31 (the antipathy - life)
6
The references to "shade" and "darkness" at the end of the first paragraph have which effect
They capture the narrator's fear of confinement
The reflect the narrator's sinister thoughts
They evoke the narrator's sense of dismay
They reveal the narrator's longing for rest
7
The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth's behavior was mainly caused by his
jealousy of the narrator's apparent superiority
indignation at the narrator's rash actions
impatience with the narrator's high spirits
scorn of the narrator's humble background
8
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question
Lines 68 - 74 (I walked - gleam)
lines 17-21 (I should - scenes)
lines 21-23 (I should - lodgings)
Lines 64-67 (Thoughts - phrases)

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