What does the author mean when he describes how Phiona came to play chess as “a twist of fate”? A) It was a cruel hand of fortune that took her sister’s life without a known cause. B) It was a ...

What was Phiona’s purpose when she first went to the Sports Outreach Institute? A She wanted to take part in the football programme. B She was hungry and hoped to receive a free meal. C She wanted to meet other ...

Based on this excerpt, what was the highlight of Phiona’s attendance at the conference in New York? A sleeping in her very own bed B meeting Garry Kasparov C telling the story of her life D seeing the view from ...

Read this excerpt from the selection. The author includes the definition of deforestation at the end of this part to A explain how widespread overpopulation is in Brazil. B show how this action is better for Brazil’s forests than other actions of ...

In her story, Vera stated that her aunt’s husband, who always had a white coat, died while out hunting. Which sentence from the selection reveals that Vera is not being truthful? A “Here we are, my dear,” said the man ...

As the selection continues, what statement most strongly suggests that something bad may happen? A “I shall give you letters of introduction to all the people I know there.” B “It’s quite warm for this time of year.” C Somehow ...

Which detail from the selection had to be true for Vera, the niece, to make Framton believe he saw ghosts? A Mrs Sappleton’s husband and brothers really were out hunting. B It was warm for the time of year. C ...

What is a main theme or message in this selection? A People and dogs make good hunting partners. B People should visit new places more often. C People should follow their doctor’s orders. D People and things are not always ...

Which two words are the closest antonyms? A. maintain and preserve B. complaint and objection C. solemn and humorous D. major and extreme

According to the Article, which of the following best describes one similarity between the treatment of animals accused of a crime and humans accused of a crime? A. Both animals and humans accused of a crime were removed from their residences ...

Which statement does not agree with the ideas presented in the Article? A. Although animal crimes were taken seriously during the Middle Ages, some animals charged with a crime received only a strongly worded letter rather than a prison sentence.

Which is the closest synonym for the word notorious? A. disgraceful B. beloved C. decent D. cunning

Which of these is a statement of opinion? A. Animal trials in the Middle Ages were presided over by real judges, and cases were argued by attorneys whose job it was to either defend or prosecute the animals. B. One ...

The author’s purpose for writing this passage was to __________. A. help readers understand when dental hygiene took hold B. convince readers that brushing every day is important C. help readers understand why U.S. soldiers had to brush their teeth D. ...

According to the Article, which of these happened before toothbrushes became widely available? A. U.S. soldiers were required to brush their teeth every day, and they brought this habit home with them. B. U.S. schools began teaching kids about the ...

The author’s purpose for writing this passage was to __________. A. suggest that using chopsticks to make a fashion statement is not respectful B. highlight the fact that chopsticks were once seen as a symbol of peace C. compare today’s finely ...

The Article states: His followers associated chopsticks with peace. As Confucius’s teachings spread across China and other parts of Asia, more people adopted the use of chopsticks. Which is the closest antonym for the word adopted? A. distrusted B. mourned

According to the Article, why did Confucius encourage the use of chopsticks? A. Because he was convinced that chopsticks would react to certain poisons like arsenic or cyanide B. Because he was a devoted vegetarian and found it easier to ...

Which is the closest synonym for the word customary? A. profitable B. magnificent C. sensible D. standard

Which of these is a statement of opinion? A. Cooking food in smaller pieces was an effort to speed up cooking time and save on fuel. B. People in ancient China used silver chopsticks to test whether or not food ...

The Article talks mainly about _________. A. how an ancient Chinese philosopher encouraged nonviolence by using chopsticks B. how silver can become tarnished through the preparation of foods that release hydrogen sulfide C. how people can speed up cooking times, including ...

According to the Article, why were murre eggs a popular food item during the Gold Rush? A. The price of chicken eggs had skyrocketed to about one dollar each and murre eggs cost about a dollar a dozen. B. Egg ...

According to the Article, why were murre eggs a popular food item during the Gold Rush? A. The price of chicken eggs had skyrocketed to about one dollar each and murre eggs cost about a dollar a dozen. B. Egg hunters wore ...

Which question is not answered by the Article? A. How many egg hunters were injured while attempting to climb the sheer Farallon Island cliffs? B. Why did many egg hunters wear shirts made of cotton sacks with a large pocket ...

Why did the author include this information? A. To provide details about why murre eggs were both popular and profitable for egg hunters B. To argue that murre eggs were both easier to transport and tastier than regular chicken eggs

Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that egg hunters were willing to sacrifice everything to make a profit? A. Egg hunters crawled up sheer cliffs and battled huge flocks of gulls. The work was dangerous. Many got injured ...

Which is the closest synonym for the word prospector? A. merchant B. miner C. meteorologist D. minister

Which is most important to include in a summary of this Article? A. The city of San Francisco experienced a population explosion after gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill. B. The murre eggs were not exactly delicious and the eggs ...

Which is most important to include in a summary of this Article? A. The city of San Francisco experienced a population explosion after gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill. B. The murre eggs were not exactly delicious and the eggs ...

The news article says all of the following except ________. A. Volunteers will hold a cup that contains mosquitoes carrying malaria. B. Scientists claim that the testing will not place the public in danger. C. Scientists in Seattle, Washington, are having ...

According to the article, which of these will happen second? A. Volunteers will hold a cup containing mosquitoes to their arm. B. Volunteers will be given an experimental malaria vaccine. C. Scientists will test the blood of volunteers for signs ...

The article states: SBRI scientists assure potential test volunteers that the research will be safe. Which would be the closest synonym for the word assure? A. Hint B. Promise C. Prefer D. Hurl

This selection is told from the point of view of an uninvolved narrator. How would this selection be different if told from Monsieur le Mayor’s point of view? A. The harness maker Malandain would have been presented to the reader ...

Before he picked up the piece of string, Hauchecorne’s relationship with Malandain can best be described as A) cordial. B) confrontational. C) neighborly. D) respectful.

Based on this excerpt, which two of these characteristics does Hauchecorne seem to possess? A idealism B thriftiness C practicality D irrationality E extravagance

What do the terms “buttonholed” and “buttonholing” mean in this part of the selection? A substitute for a lesser quality B work in a hasty or impatient manner C inadequate in quantity or volume D detain someone for conversation

Based on this excerpt, the author intends for readers to develop A admiration toward the mayor. B malice toward Hauchecorne. C jealousy for Malandain. D empathy for Hauchecorne.

Based on this excerpt, how do Hauchecorne’s relationships with the other characters change as the selection progresses? A His friends become convinced that he had something to do with the theft and turn against him. B His friends side unexpectedly with Malandain ...

Reread this excerpt. What is the underlying mood of the people in the marketplace? A exhausted B optimistic C industrious D distrustful

After retirement, which two things did Evonne do to help Aboriginal people and others facing poverty and other obstacles in life? A She opened her home to Aboriginal youths who demonstrated a talent for tennis. B She returned to her ...

After retirement, which two things did Evonne do to help Aboriginal people and others facing poverty and other obstacles in life? A She opened her home to Aboriginal youths who demonstrated a talent for tennis. B She returned to her ethnic roots ...

What does the following excerpt from the speech tell you about the Marshall Plan? A. It was a program that assisted in recovery following the devastation of WWII. B. It demanded the establishment of democracy across Europe and Asia. C. ...

What is the tone of the following excerpt? A) fear B) arrogance C) sympathy D) pity

Based on this excerpt, why could it have been said at the time of President Reagan’s speech that “the German question is open as long as the Brandenburg Gate is closed”? A) West Germany was in a period of economic expansion.