Which of the following best describes the primary difference between Passage 1 and Passage 2 ?

Passage 1 describes the myths surrounding Washington's life, while Pass...

According to the author of Passage 1, the "biographical 'debunkers '" described in lines 17-20 were responsible for

reducing Washington to a less than heroic status

The author of Passage 1 objects to the attitudes of certain "Later Americans" (line 7) for which of the...

They tended to ignore the achievements ofWashington.

With which of the following statements would the authors of BOTH passages agree?

Washington played a formative role at a pivotal point in the history...

In lines 59-73, the author of Passage 2 implies that the wildly supportive crowd

could quickly turn on Washington if he did notsatisfy their needs

In line 71, the phrase "insuperable diffidence" refers to

Washington's lack of self-confidence

The distinction between Washington's potential success in his "task" (line 73) and his command of the Continental ...

The first was as yet untried by Washington, the second was familiar and..

According to the author of Passage 2, which of the following is true about the statement that men "were 'unequal to...

It would be disproved if Washington wassuccessful.

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1
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between Passage 1 and Passage 2 ?
Passage 1 presents an objective view of Washington, while Passage 2...
Passage 1 gives a personal view of Washington, while Passage 2 shows....
Passage 1 describes the myths surrounding Washington's life, while Pass...
Passage 1 focuses on Washington's achievements after the Revolutionary Wa..
2
As used in line 9, "begetter" most nearly means
procurer.
owner.
reformer.
procreator.
3
Which pair of words best describes the author's view in Passage 2 of Washington's "duty" (line 77) in the continental...
Uncertain and doubtful
Abrasive and contentious
Unremarkable and momentous
Impartial and disinterested
4
According to the author of Passage 1, the "biographical 'debunkers '" described in lines 17-20 were responsible for
writing inaccurate portrayals of Washington'spatriotism
expanding awareness of such historical figuresas Jefferson and Franklin
reducing Washington to a less than heroic status
discovering the greatness of American andEuropean men and women
5
The author of Passage 1 objects to the attitudes of certain "Later Americans" (line 7) for which of the...
Their misconceptions of Washington could havebeen easily avoided.
Their admiration for Caesar, Moses, andGalahad was unjustified.
They tended to ignore the achievements ofWashington.
Their misconceptions of Washington could havebeen easily avoided.
6
With which of the following statements would the authors of BOTH passages agree?
Washington's failure may have caused the United States to abandon a...
Washington, like other great men and women, was often inconstant and..
Washington played a formative role at a pivotal point in the history...
Although not without flaw, Washington was indispensable to the success..
7
In lines 59-73, the author of Passage 2 implies that the wildly supportive crowd
would ignore Washington's shortcomings because of their overwhelming...
would not endorse a president about whom theyknew so little
could help Washington succeed by supportinghis policies
could quickly turn on Washington if he did notsatisfy their needs
8
In line 71, the phrase "insuperable diffidence" refers to
Washington's firm convictions about how thecountry must be run
the disparity between Washington's own beliefs and the beliefs of his...
Washington's lack of self-confidence
Washington's unwavering self-assurance in theface of adversity
9
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 20-23
Lines 10-16
Lines 25-31
Line 7
10
The distinction between Washington's potential success in his "task" (line 73) and his command of the Continental ...
The first was Washington's responsibility, thesecond was not.
The first was as yet untried by Washington, the second was familiar and..
The first was more easily accomplished than thesecond.
The first bad historical precedent, the second didnot.
11
According to the author of Passage 2, which of the following is true about the statement that men "were 'unequal to...
It was Washington's credo.
It was not a commonly held belief.
It would be disproved if Washington wassuccessful.
It was believed only by pessimistic philosophers.

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SAT 500 Reading 1 -C

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Questions 11

Answers

1
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between Passage 1 and Passage 2 ?
Passage 1 presents an objective view of Washington, while Passage 2...
Passage 1 gives a personal view of Washington, while Passage 2 shows....
Passage 1 describes the myths surrounding Washington's life, while Pass...
Passage 1 focuses on Washington's achievements after the Revolutionary Wa..
2
As used in line 9, "begetter" most nearly means
procurer.
owner.
reformer.
procreator.
3
Which pair of words best describes the author's view in Passage 2 of Washington's "duty" (line 77) in the continental...
Uncertain and doubtful
Abrasive and contentious
Unremarkable and momentous
Impartial and disinterested
4
According to the author of Passage 1, the "biographical 'debunkers '" described in lines 17-20 were responsible for
writing inaccurate portrayals of Washington'spatriotism
expanding awareness of such historical figuresas Jefferson and Franklin
reducing Washington to a less than heroic status
discovering the greatness of American andEuropean men and women
5
The author of Passage 1 objects to the attitudes of certain "Later Americans" (line 7) for which of the...
Their misconceptions of Washington could havebeen easily avoided.
Their admiration for Caesar, Moses, andGalahad was unjustified.
They tended to ignore the achievements ofWashington.
Their misconceptions of Washington could havebeen easily avoided.
6
With which of the following statements would the authors of BOTH passages agree?
Washington's failure may have caused the United States to abandon a...
Washington, like other great men and women, was often inconstant and..
Washington played a formative role at a pivotal point in the history...
Although not without flaw, Washington was indispensable to the success..
7
In lines 59-73, the author of Passage 2 implies that the wildly supportive crowd
would ignore Washington's shortcomings because of their overwhelming...
would not endorse a president about whom theyknew so little
could help Washington succeed by supportinghis policies
could quickly turn on Washington if he did notsatisfy their needs
8
In line 71, the phrase "insuperable diffidence" refers to
Washington's firm convictions about how thecountry must be run
the disparity between Washington's own beliefs and the beliefs of his...
Washington's lack of self-confidence
Washington's unwavering self-assurance in theface of adversity
9
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 20-23
Lines 10-16
Lines 25-31
Line 7
10
The distinction between Washington's potential success in his "task" (line 73) and his command of the Continental ...
The first was Washington's responsibility, thesecond was not.
The first was as yet untried by Washington, the second was familiar and..
The first was more easily accomplished than thesecond.
The first bad historical precedent, the second didnot.
11
According to the author of Passage 2, which of the following is true about the statement that men "were 'unequal to...
It was Washington's credo.
It was not a commonly held belief.
It would be disproved if Washington wassuccessful.
It was believed only by pessimistic philosophers.