Z! Prep Act Quiz For Tutors

Given that all of the choices are true, which one provides the most relevant information with regard to the narrator’s understanding of Elizabeth?

• NO CHANGE

• Refused to eat certain foods at meal times, though she was not choosy about arts and craft projects.

• Had refused to eat certain foods at meal times, which students selected from a display at lunch.

• Refused to eat any food choices except PB&J at lunchtime.

Three of these choices indicate that the counselor gently convinced Elizabeth. Which choice does NOT do so?

• NO CHANGE

• Insisted

• Requested

• Proposed

had already ate

• NO CHANGE

• Was already eating

• Had just ate

• Had already eaten

pleasant breathiness

• NO CHANGE

• Pleasantly breathiness

• Pleasantly breathy

• Pleasantly and breathy

The author wants to add a sentence to explain why many boys stop singing at this juncture. Which of the following sentences would best achieve this?

• A skillful teacher knows that this is one of the easiest transitions a male singer will ever make.

• Many adults stop singing during the transition and need a skillful teacher who can explain to them how to get through it successfully.

• Without the help of a skillful teacher, most adolescent males stop singing at this stage.

• Even though many boys stop singing at this stage, those who get through it, do well.

various kinds of new ideas

• NO CHANGE

• New ideas and thoughts

• Various new ideas, thoughts,

• New ideas

Which of the expressions below is equivalent to

The odometer of Meghan’s car reads 56,193 at the start of her trip and 56,547 when she reaches her destination. She drove the car for a total of six hours. Based on her odometer readings, what was Meghan’s average driving speed during the trip?

• 57 mph

• 58 mph

• 60 mph

• 59 mph

• 56 mph

Which of the equations below represents the line that that passes through (-2, -1) and (-3, -4) in the standard (x, y) coordinate plane?

• Y = -x + 5

• Y = x + 3

• Y = -3x − 5

• Y = 3x + 5

• Y = 3x − 5

If set A includes {2,3,4,5,6,7}, what is the probability that a number chosen at random from set A will be a prime number?

• 0

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

What is the volume of a cube with each side measuring 5cm?

George’s Cookie Shop is considering lowering the price of its $1.25 gingerbread cookies. George estimates that for every $.05 he lowers the price, he will gain three new customers in addition to his regular 92 gingerbread cookie customers. Which of the following equations models George’s gingerbread cookie sales in terms of x?

• (1.25 + 5x) (92 + .3x)

• (1.25 − .05x) (92 + 3x)

• (1.25 + 3x) (92 + .05x)

• (1.25 − .3x) (92 − 5x)

• (1.25 − 3x) (92 + .05x)

In Δ ABC shown above, ∠A = , ∠C = , and  has a measure of 10. Which of the following best approximates the length of    ? 

• 2.9

• 4.0

• 5.3

• 6.2

• 8.5

If a and b are positive real numbers,  is equal to which of the following?

In the passage, the narrator demonstrates all of the following EXCEPT:

• A strong connection with extended family.

• Knowledge of family history.

• A desire to return to the past.

• A desire to pass on her appreciation of family traditions to her children.

As used in line 60, cacophony most nearly means which of the following?

• Pleasant chirping of birds

• Unpleasant and surprising noise

• Welcome melody

• Flapping of wings

The main point of the fifth paragraph is that:

• New study findings have convinced Dr. Rosenberg to accept the theory of Beringa.

• U of M researchers improved upon 1980s research methods.

• East Asia was the most likely departure point for the Beringa migration.

• Native Americans from North and South America have strong genetic similarities.

Based on the passage, Guthrie’s standing in archeological circles is probably that of a:

• Popular university professor.

• Respected expert on Alaskan megafaunal animals.

• Specialist on tundra fossils.

• Principal authority on Pleistocene wildlife.

A solution containing an unknown amount of sodium chloride in 100g of water freezes at –9.3 degrees Celsius. Based on the results of Experiment 1, the number of moles of NaCl in the solution is approximately:

• 0.20.

• 0.25.

• 0.30.

• 0.35.

In Experiments 1 and 2, all of the following factors were directly controlled EXCEPT:

• The freezing point of the solutions.

• The freezing point of water.

• The amount of solvent used.

• The amount of solute used.

The distance from the center of Mercury’s orbit to each focus is approximately 12,000,000 km. Mercury’s orbit has an eccentricity of 0.2. According to Figure 1, which of the following most nearly approximates the length of the semi-major axis of Mercury’s orbit?

• 2,400,000 km

• 4,800,000 km

• 48,000,000 km

• 60,000,000 km

A researcher prepared Tube X under the same conditions as Study 1. Tube X was kept at 45°C and monitored for 7 days. On day 4, the number of Didinium nastum individuals in Tube X would most likely be:

• 2

• 10

• 20

• 40

According to Figure 3, which retinal photoreceptors absorb light at a luminance of  nits?

• Rods only

• Cones only

• Neither rods nor cones

• Rods and cones

Which choice would most appropriately and effectively lead the reader from the topic of Paragraph 3 to the topic of Paragraph 4?

• NO CHANGE

• American history, on the other hand, has its own rocket pioneer, Dr. Robert Goddard.

• Across the Atlantic, American scientist Dr. Robert Goddard made other discoveries.

• Still, however, no one had produced a rocket that could send human beings into space.

ENGLISH SECTION DIRECTIONS: This test contains passages in which certain words and phrases are underlined and numbered. The answer choices contains possible revisions for the underlined portions of the passage. Choose the revision that: makes the statement correct for standard written English, matches the tone and style of the passage, or best expresses the idea of the passage. If you feel that the original version is best, select "NO CHANGE." Answer the questions that address a section of the passage, or the entire passage. These questions are referenced with numbers in a box within the passage. For each of the following questions, select the best revision or answer. Many questions require you to read several sentences before and after the underlined portion, so make sure to read far enough ahead before selecting an answer.

MATH SECTION DIRECTIONS: For this section, solve each problem and choose the best answer from among the choices given. 

Reading Section Directions:  This test contains two (2) passages, each followed by a set of questions. Read each passage and the questions about the passage. Choose the best answer for each question and select the corresponding bubble. Refer to the passages as often as you like as you search for answers.

Science Section Directions: This test contains three passages, each followed by a set of questions. Read each passage and the questions about the passage. Then, choose the best answer for each of the questions and fill in the corresponding bubble on your answer sheet. Refer to the passages as often as you like as you search for answer. You may NOT use a calculator on this test.