26. The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest...

B) could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.

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

A) Lines 3-4 (“Certain... Net”)

11. The main purpose of the passage is to..

D) examine ways of evaluating the ethics of economics.

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

A) Lines 4-5 (“Some... ethical”)

21. Data in the graph provide most direct support for which idea in the passage?

C) Ethical economics is still possible.

48. Based on information in the passage, it can reasonably be inferred that all internal waves

B) may be caused by similar factors but are influenced by...

30. Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?

B) Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from the...

33. The central problem that Stanton describes in the passage is that women have been...

B) prevented from exerting their positive influence on...

17. Which choice best supports the author’s claim that there is common ground shared by the...

C) Lines 59-64 (“Take... market”)

31. On which of the following points would the authors of both passages most likely agree?

C) Improved visual-spatial skills do not generalize to...

1. Which choice best summarizes the passage?

A) A character describes his dislike for his new...

43. The first paragraph serves mainly to

C) describe a natural phenomenon and address its importance.

How does the graph support...

A) It demonstrates that wave movement...

Which concept is supported by the passage and by the information in the graph?

D) Internal waves do not rise to break the ocean’s surface.

19. Data in the graph about per-pound coffee profits in Tanzania...

A) Fair trade coffee consistently earned greater profits...

24. The author of Passage 1 indicates that becoming adept at using the Internet can

B) undermine the ability to think deeply.

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

D) Lines 68-74 (“I walked... gleam”)

18. The main idea of the final paragraph is that

C) understanding human psychology may...

32. Which choice provides the best evidence that the author of Passage 2...

B) Lines 54-56 (“Yes... changes”)

35. Stanton claims that which of the following was a relatively recent historical development?

D) The acknowledgment of women’s true character

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

B) Lines 53-55 (“And now... life”)

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

D) Lines 61-62 (“I had... brother”)

15. The main purpose of the fifth paragraph (lines 45-56) is to

C) describe a third approach to defining ethical economics.

28. The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?

D) It criticizes the view of a particular group

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

B) provide context useful in understanding the narrator’s...

22. The author of Passage 1 indicates which of the following about the use of...

C) It has some positive effects.

At the end of the second paragraph, the comparisons of abstract qualities...

D) illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship.

29. The main purpose of each passage is to

D) make an argument about the effects of electronic...

45. According to Peacock, the ability to monitor internal waves is significant primarily...

D) the study of such waves will inform the development...

4. The references to “shade” & “darkness” at the end of the first paragraph have which effect?

A) They evoke the narrator’s sense of dismay.

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

D) Lines 67-70 (“Whereas... world”)

5. The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth’s behavior was mainly caused by his...

D) jealousy of the narrator’s apparent superiority

40. Stanton contends that the situation she describes in the passage has become so dire that...

A) lament the problems they have created.

34. Stanton uses the phrase “high carnival” (line 15) mainly to emphasize what she sees...

A) utter domination of women by men

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

B) Lines 15-22 (“The male... century”)

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

C) Lines 17-19 (“If... this”)

12. In the passage, the author anticipates which of the following objections to criticizing..

D) Free markets are ethical because they...

3. During the course of the first paragraph, the narrator’s focus shifts from

C) generalization about job dissatisfaction to the...

38. It can reasonably be inferred that “the strong-minded” (line 32) was a term generally...

D) condemn women who agitate for the vote for their sex.

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26. The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest...
A) did not like Tolstoy’s writing style.
D) regretted having read such a long novel.
B) could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.
C) had become quite skilled at multitasking.
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23. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 3-4 (“Certain... Net”)
D) Lines 29-31 (“She... others”)
B) Lines 23-25 (“But... smarter”)
C) Lines 25-29 (“Ina... ability”)
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11. The main purpose of the passage is to..
C) argue that the free market prohibits ethical economics.
B) describe a psychology study of ethical economic behavior.
D) examine ways of evaluating the ethics of economics.
A) consider an ethical dilemma posed by cost-benefit...
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13. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
D) Lines 52-54 (“When... way”)
C) Lines 21-22 (“Smith... outcome”)
A) Lines 4-5 (“Some... ethical”)
B) Lines 7-10 (“But... about”)
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21. Data in the graph provide most direct support for which idea in the passage?
C) Ethical economics is still possible.
A) Acting on empathy can be counterproductive.
B) Ethical economics is defined by character.
D) People fear losses more than they hope for gains.
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48. Based on information in the passage, it can reasonably be inferred that all internal waves
C) can be traced to inconsistencies in the tidal patterns...
D) are generated by the movement of dense water over a...
A) reach approximately the same height even though...
B) may be caused by similar factors but are influenced by...
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30. Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?
B) Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from the...
A) Passage 2 relates first-hand experiences that contrast...
D) Passage 2 predicts the negative reactions that the...
C) Passage 2 takes a high-level view of a result that...
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16. As used in line 58, “clashes” most nearly means
C) collisions.
D) brawls.
A) conflicts.
B) mismatches.
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33. The central problem that Stanton describes in the passage is that women have been...
A) denied equal educational opportunities, which has kept...
D) blocked by men from serving as legislators, which...
B) prevented from exerting their positive influence on...
C) prevented from voting, which has resulted in poor...
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17. Which choice best supports the author’s claim that there is common ground shared by the...
A) Lines 11-12 (“There... decision”)
C) Lines 59-64 (“Take... market”)
D) Lines 75-77 (“We... facts”)
B) Lines 47-50 (“From... advertisements”)
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31. On which of the following points would the authors of both passages most likely agree?
B) Those who criticize consumers of electronic media tend...
D) Internet users are unlikely to prefer reading onscreen...
C) Improved visual-spatial skills do not generalize to...
A) Computer-savvy children tend to demonstrate better...
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1. Which choice best summarizes the passage?
D) A new employee experiences optimism...
C) A young man regrets
A) A character describes his dislike for his new...
B) Two characters employed in the same office...
13
43. The first paragraph serves mainly to
C) describe a natural phenomenon and address its importance.
B) note a common misconception about an event.
D) present a recent study and summarize its findings.
A) explain how a scientific device is used.
14
How does the graph support...
C) It illustrates the change...
D) It shows that multiple waves...
A) It demonstrates that wave movement...
B) It reveals the degree to which...
15
Which concept is supported by the passage and by the information in the graph?
D) Internal waves do not rise to break the ocean’s surface.
B) Internal waves push denser water above layers of less...
C) Internal waves push bands of cold water above bands...
A) Internal waves cause water of varying salinity to mix.
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19. Data in the graph about per-pound coffee profits in Tanzania...
B) The profits earned from regular coffee did not...
D) Fair trade and regular coffee were earning equal...
A) Fair trade coffee consistently earned greater profits...
C) Fair trade coffee profits increased between 2004 and...
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24. The author of Passage 1 indicates that becoming adept at using the Internet can
D) improve people’s self-confidence
B) undermine the ability to think deeply.
C) increase people’s social contacts.
A) make people complacent about their health.
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10. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 17-21 (“I should... scenes”)
D) Lines 68-74 (“I walked... gleam”)
C) Lines 64-67 (“Thoughts... phrases”)
B) Lines 21-23 (“I should... lodgings”)
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18. The main idea of the final paragraph is that
B) people universally react with disgust when...
C) understanding human psychology may...
D) economists themselves will be responsible...
A) human quirks make it difficult to predict people’s...
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32. Which choice provides the best evidence that the author of Passage 2...
C) Lines 57-59 (“But... experience”)
D) Lines 83-84 (“Media... consumes”)
B) Lines 54-56 (“Yes... changes”)
A) Lines 51-53 (“Critics... brain”)
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35. Stanton claims that which of the following was a relatively recent historical development?
C) The domination of domestic life by men
D) The acknowledgment of women’s true character
B) The spread of war and injustice
A) The control of society by men
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37. As used in line 24, “rule” most nearly refers to
B) a controlling force.
D) a procedural method.
C) an established habit.
A) a general guideline
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41. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
B) Lines 53-55 (“And now... life”)
D) Lines 61-64 (“We ask... nation”)
C) Lines 56-60 (“The need... action”)
A) Lines 25-30 (“No one... matters”)
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7. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 28-31 (“the antipathy... life”)
C) Lines 54-56 (“Day... slumber
D) Lines 61-62 (“I had... brother”)
B) Lines 38-40 (“My southern... irritated him”)
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15. The main purpose of the fifth paragraph (lines 45-56) is to
D) illustrate that one’s actions are a result of one's...
C) describe a third approach to defining ethical economics.
A) develop a counterargument to the claim that greed is...
B) provide support for the idea that ethics is about...
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28. The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?
D) It criticizes the view of a particular group
C) It alludes to the past to evoke a nostalgic response.
B) It employs humor to soften a severe opinion of human...
A) It uses ornate language to illustrate a difficult...
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The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to...
B) provide context useful in understanding the narrator’s...
A) establish the narrator’s perspective on a controversy.
C) offer a symbolic representation of Edward...
D) contrast the narrator’s good intentions with his...
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22. The author of Passage 1 indicates which of the following about the use of...
D) It should be widely encouraged.
B) It makes the brain increasingly rigid.
C) It has some positive effects.
A) It should be thoroughly studied.
29
At the end of the second paragraph, the comparisons of abstract qualities...
C) suggesting the likelihood of an altercation.
A) contrasting two hypothetical courses of action.
B) conveying the ferocity of a resolution.
D) illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship.
30
As used in line 65, “devise” most nearly means
A) create
C) imagine
B) solve.
D) begin.
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29. The main purpose of each passage is to
B) report on the problem-solving skills of individuals...
D) make an argument about the effects of electronic...
A) compare brain function in those who play games on the...
C) take a position on increasing financial support for...
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45. According to Peacock, the ability to monitor internal waves is significant primarily...
D) the study of such waves will inform the development...
A) it will allow scientists to verify the maximum...
B) it will allow researchers to shift their focus to...
C) the study of wave patterns will enable regions to...
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39. As used in line 36, “best” most nearly means
B) excellent.
D) rarest.
A) superior.
C) genuine.
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4. The references to “shade” & “darkness” at the end of the first paragraph have which effect?
A) They evoke the narrator’s sense of dismay.
B) They reflect the narrator’s sinister thoughts.
D) They reveal the narrator’s longing for rest.
C) They capture the narrator’s fear of confinement.
35
14. As used in line 6, “embraced” most nearly means
D) reluctantly used.
A) lovingly held.
B) readily adopted.
C) eagerly hugged.
36
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
B) Lines 56-58 (“As the... it”)
C) Lines 61-64 (“As these... shelf”)
A) Lines 29-31 (“Although... formed”)
D) Lines 67-70 (“Whereas... world”)
37
In the graph, which isotherm displays an increase in depth below the surface...
C) 11°C
D) 13°C
A) 9°C
B) 10°C
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42. The sixth paragraph (lines 67-78) is primarily concerned with establishing a contrast...
D) men and masculine traits.
B) the spiritual world and the material world.
A) men and women.
C) bad men and good men.
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5. The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth’s behavior was mainly caused by his...
A) impatience with the narrator’s high spirits.
D) jealousy of the narrator’s apparent superiority
B) scorn of the narrator’s humble background
C) indignation at the narrator’s rash actions.
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40. Stanton contends that the situation she describes in the passage has become so dire that...
B) join the call for woman suffrage
C) consider women their social equals.
A) lament the problems they have created.
D) ask women how to improve civic life.
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6. The passage indicates that...for Edward Crimsworth, he viewed Crimsworth as a...
A) harmless rival.
B) sympathetic ally.
C) perceptive judge.
D) demanding mentor.
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34. Stanton uses the phrase “high carnival” (line 15) mainly to emphasize what she sees...
D) growing power of women in society.
B) freewheeling spirit of the age
C) scandalous decline in moral values.
A) utter domination of women by men
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36. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
D) Lines 48-52 (“[M]an... repression”)
A) Lines 3-7 (“The male... death”)
B) Lines 15-22 (“The male... century”)
C) Lines 22-25 (“Society... home”)
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25. As used in line 40, “plastic” most nearly means
C) malleable.
A) creative.
D) sculptural.
B) artificial.
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46. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
B) Lines 4-6 (“they... equipment”)
C) Lines 17-19 (“If... this”)
D) Lines 24-26 (“Internal... high”)
A) Lines 1-2 (“Some... see”)
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12. In the passage, the author anticipates which of the following objections to criticizing..
C) Free markets are ethical because they are made...
D) Free markets are ethical because they...
A) Smith’s association of free markets with ethical...
B) Free markets are the best way to generate...
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44. As used in line 19, “capture” is closest in meaning to
C) secure
A) control
B) record.
D) absorb.
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9. The passage indicates that, after a long day of work, the narrator sometimes found his...
C) predictable.
B) dreary.
D) intolerable.
A) treacherous.
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3. During the course of the first paragraph, the narrator’s focus shifts from
A) recollection of past confidence to acknowledgment...
D) evaluation of factors making him...
C) generalization about job dissatisfaction to the...
B) reflection on his expectations of life as a tradesman...
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38. It can reasonably be inferred that “the strong-minded” (line 32) was a term generally...
B) identify women who demonstrate intellectual skill.
A) praise women who fight for their long-denied rights
D) condemn women who agitate for the vote for their sex.
C) criticize women who enter male-dominated professions.
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20. Data in the graph indicate that the greatest difference between per-pound profits from...
C) 2004 to 2005
A) 2000 to 2002
D) 2006 to 2008
B) 2002 to 2004
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27. According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?
B) They are eager to improve their minds.
D) They become absorbed in their own fields.
C) They are curious about other subjects.
A) They take risks when they pursue knowledge.

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