Which choice best descrives the developmental pattern of the passage?

A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter

Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?

A) She will consider his proposal inappropriate.

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

C) Lines 63-65 (“As... consideration”)

Which choice provides the best evidence for the previous question?

Line 77 "...this arduous service..."

The authors would likely attribute the differences in gift-giver and recipient mean appreciation in the graph to

A) an inability to shift perspective.

Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is "a matter of urgency" (line 32)?

He has been offered an attractive job in another country

The authors indicate that people value gift-giving because they feel it

can serve to strengthen a relationship

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

One character receives a surprising request from another character.

In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with

Respect but not utter deference

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

C) Lines 63-64 (“Please... proposal”)

20. The graph after the passage gives evidence that gift-givers base their predictions of gift appreciation on...

B) the monetary value of the gift.

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

A) Lines 10-13 (“Many... peers”)

The authors most likely use the examples in lines 1-9 of the passage to highlight the

A.) regularity with which people shop for gifts

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1
Which choice best descrives the developmental pattern of the passage?
A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter
A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote
A definitive response to a series of questions
A careful anaysis of a traditional practice
2
Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?
B) She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity.
C) She will onsider his unscheduled visit an imposition
D) She will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions
A) She will consider his proposal inappropriate.
3
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 53-55 (“Perhaps... consideration”)
D) Lines 75-78 (“In... relations”)
C) Lines 63-65 (“As... consideration”)
B) Lines 55-60 (“According... relationship”)
4
As used in line 1 and line 65, "directly" most nearly means
without mediation
with precision
frankly
confidently
5
Which choice provides the best evidence for the previous question?
Line 65 "...liberal....revocation..."
Lines 61-62 "...their arbitrary edicts..."
Line 55, "This unexceptionable course..."
Line 77 "...this arduous service..."
6
As it is used in line 54, “convey” most nearly means
exchange.
counteract.
communicate.
transport.
7
As used in line 2 "form" most nearly means
appearance
structure
nature
custom
8
The authors would likely attribute the differences in gift-giver and recipient mean appreciation in the graph to
A) an inability to shift perspective.
B) an increasingly materialistic culture.
D) a misunderstanding of intentions.
C) a growing opposition to gift-giving.
9
Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is "a matter of urgency" (line 32)?
He know that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi
He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else
He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi
He has been offered an attractive job in another country
10
The main purpose of the first paragraph is to...
Criticize a tradition
Question a suggestion
Describe a culture
Analyze a reaction
11
The authors indicate that people value gift-giving because they feel it
requires the gift-recipient to reciprocate.
functions as a form of self-expression.
is an inexpensive way to show appreciation.
can serve to strengthen a relationship
12
Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?
One character criticizes another character for their course of action
One character reminisces about choices she has made over the years
One character argues with another character who intrudes on her home.
One character receives a surprising request from another character.
13
In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with
Objectivity but not complete impartiality
Amusement but not mocking disparagement
Respect but not utter deference
Affection but not genuine love
14
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
D) Lines 71-72 (“Eager... face”)
C) Lines 63-64 (“Please... proposal”)
B) Lines 49-51 (“You... mind”)
A) Line 33 (“His voice... refined”)
15
15. The "social psychologists" mentioned in paragraph 2 (lines 17-34) would likely describe the "deadweight loss" as
C. disturbing
A. predictable.
B. questionable
D. unprecedented
16
In line 10, the word “ambivalent” most nearly means
C) apprehensive.
A) unrealistic.
B) conflicted.
D) supportive.
17
The passage indicates that the assumption made by gift-givers in lines 41-44 may be
incorrect
insincere
unreasonable
substantiated
18
20. The graph after the passage gives evidence that gift-givers base their predictions of gift appreciation on...
B) the monetary value of the gift.
A) the appreciation level of the gift-recipients.
D) their relationship with the gift-recipients.
C) their own desires for the gifts they purchase.
19
The authors refer to work by Camerer and others in order to ...
question a motive.
support a conclusion.
offer an explanation.
introduce an argument.
20
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
B) Lines 22-23 (“People... own”)
A) Lines 10-13 (“Many... peers”)
C) Lines 31-32 (“Research... perspectives”)
D) Lines 44-47 (“Although... unfounded”)
21
The authors most likely use the examples in lines 1-9 of the passage to highlight the
C.) anxiety gift shopping causes for consumers
D.) number of special occasions involving gift giving
B.) recent increase in the amount of money spent on gifts
A.) regularity with which people shop for gifts

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Questions 21

Answers

1
Which choice best descrives the developmental pattern of the passage?
A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter
A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote
A definitive response to a series of questions
A careful anaysis of a traditional practice
2
Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?
B) She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity.
C) She will onsider his unscheduled visit an imposition
D) She will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions
A) She will consider his proposal inappropriate.
3
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 53-55 (“Perhaps... consideration”)
D) Lines 75-78 (“In... relations”)
C) Lines 63-65 (“As... consideration”)
B) Lines 55-60 (“According... relationship”)
4
As used in line 1 and line 65, "directly" most nearly means
without mediation
with precision
frankly
confidently
5
Which choice provides the best evidence for the previous question?
Line 65 "...liberal....revocation..."
Lines 61-62 "...their arbitrary edicts..."
Line 55, "This unexceptionable course..."
Line 77 "...this arduous service..."
6
As it is used in line 54, “convey” most nearly means
exchange.
counteract.
communicate.
transport.
7
As used in line 2 "form" most nearly means
appearance
structure
nature
custom
8
The authors would likely attribute the differences in gift-giver and recipient mean appreciation in the graph to
A) an inability to shift perspective.
B) an increasingly materialistic culture.
D) a misunderstanding of intentions.
C) a growing opposition to gift-giving.
9
Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is "a matter of urgency" (line 32)?
He know that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi
He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else
He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi
He has been offered an attractive job in another country
10
The main purpose of the first paragraph is to...
Criticize a tradition
Question a suggestion
Describe a culture
Analyze a reaction
11
The authors indicate that people value gift-giving because they feel it
requires the gift-recipient to reciprocate.
functions as a form of self-expression.
is an inexpensive way to show appreciation.
can serve to strengthen a relationship
12
Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?
One character criticizes another character for their course of action
One character reminisces about choices she has made over the years
One character argues with another character who intrudes on her home.
One character receives a surprising request from another character.
13
In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with
Objectivity but not complete impartiality
Amusement but not mocking disparagement
Respect but not utter deference
Affection but not genuine love
14
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
D) Lines 71-72 (“Eager... face”)
C) Lines 63-64 (“Please... proposal”)
B) Lines 49-51 (“You... mind”)
A) Line 33 (“His voice... refined”)
15
15. The "social psychologists" mentioned in paragraph 2 (lines 17-34) would likely describe the "deadweight loss" as
C. disturbing
A. predictable.
B. questionable
D. unprecedented
16
In line 10, the word “ambivalent” most nearly means
C) apprehensive.
A) unrealistic.
B) conflicted.
D) supportive.
17
The passage indicates that the assumption made by gift-givers in lines 41-44 may be
incorrect
insincere
unreasonable
substantiated
18
20. The graph after the passage gives evidence that gift-givers base their predictions of gift appreciation on...
B) the monetary value of the gift.
A) the appreciation level of the gift-recipients.
D) their relationship with the gift-recipients.
C) their own desires for the gifts they purchase.
19
The authors refer to work by Camerer and others in order to ...
question a motive.
support a conclusion.
offer an explanation.
introduce an argument.
20
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
B) Lines 22-23 (“People... own”)
A) Lines 10-13 (“Many... peers”)
C) Lines 31-32 (“Research... perspectives”)
D) Lines 44-47 (“Although... unfounded”)
21
The authors most likely use the examples in lines 1-9 of the passage to highlight the
C.) anxiety gift shopping causes for consumers
D.) number of special occasions involving gift giving
B.) recent increase in the amount of money spent on gifts
A.) regularity with which people shop for gifts