In the passage, Akira address Chie with

respect but not utter deference.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? [Akira's most feared Chie's reaction]

Lines 63-64 ("Please...proposal")

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? [Akira met Chie as "matter of urgency"]

Lines 39-42 ("Normally....community")

Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?

A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

One character receives a surprising request from another character.

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.

Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?

She will consider his proposal inappropriate.

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SAT Practice Test: "The Strangeness of Beauty"

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Based on the 2015 SAT Practice Test, Reading Test Q1-10. Review your #HashtagAnnotations and the text.

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1
As used in line 1 and line 65, "directly" most nearly means
frankly
with precision
without mediation
confidently
2
In the passage, Akira address Chie with
affection but not genuine love.
amusement but not mocking dispargement.
respect but not utter deference.
objectivity but not complete impartiality.
3
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? [Akira's most feared Chie's reaction]
Line 33 ("His voice...refined"
Lines 63-64 ("Please...proposal")
Lines 49-51 ("You...mind"
Lines 71-72 ("Eager...face")
4
The main purpose of the first paragraph is to
criticize a tradition.
question a suggestion.
describe a culture.
analyze a reaction.
5
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? [Akira met Chie as "matter of urgency"]
Lines 39-42 ("Normally....community")
Line 39 ("I don't...you")
Lines 58-59 ("Depending...Japan")
Lines 72-73 ("I see...you")
6
Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?
A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote
A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter
A definitive response to a series of questions
A careful analysis of a traditional practice
7
Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?
One character reminisces about hcoices she has made over the years.
One character criticizes another for pursuing an unexpected action.
One character argues with another character who intrudes her home.
One character receives a surprising request from another character.
8
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.
He knows 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.
9
As used in line 2, "form" most nearly means
nature
structure
custom
appearance
10
Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?
She will consider his proposal inappropriate.
She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity.
She will consider his unscheduled visit an imposition.
She will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions.

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