Reading Test 1

1. Question

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

A. One character argues with another character who intrudes on her home.
B. One character receives a surprising request from another character.
C. One character reminisces about choices she has made over the years.
D. One character criticizes another character for pursuing an unexpected course of action.

2. Question

Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?

A. A careful analysis of a traditional practice
B. A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter
C. A definitive response to a series of questions
D. A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote

3. Question

As used in line 1 and line 65, “directly” most nearly means

A. frankly.
B. confidently.
C. without mediation.
D. with precision.

4. Question

Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?

A. She will consider his proposal inappropriate.
B. She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity.
C. She will consider his unscheduled visit an imposition.
D. She will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions.

5. Question

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

A. Line 33 (“His voice…refined”)
B. Lines 49-51 (“You…mind”)
C. Lines 63-64 (“Please…proposal”)
D. Lines 71-72 (“Eager…face”)

6. Question

In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with

A. affection but not genuine love.
B. objectivity but not complete impartiality.
C. amusement but not mocking disparagement.
D. respect but not utter deference.

7. Question

The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

A. describe a culture.
B. criticize a tradition.
C. question a suggestion.
D. analyze a reaction.

8. Question

As used in line 2, “form” most nearly means

A. appearance.
B. custom.
C. structure.
D. nature.

9. Question

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

A. He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi.
B. He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else.
C. He has been offered an attractive job in another country.
D. He knows that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi.

10. Question

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

A. Line 39 (“I don’t…you”)
B. Lines 39-42 (“Normally…community”)
C. Lines 58-59 (“Depending…Japan”)
D. Lines 72-73 (“I see…you”)

Reading Test 1

Justice August 20, 2017

Reading Test 1

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