SAT Reading Comprehension Quiz II
This is a short, 10-question quiz modeled on the SAT Reasoning: Reading Comprehension test section.
- 1.What is the purpose of the comparison between "castles" and the great wall of China on lines 2-3?
- A.
To prove that Richard was weak-willed
- B.
To illustrate Richard's haughty resolve
- C.
To critcize the narrator's incompetence
- D.
To elaborate on the significance of the Great Wall of China
- E.
To determine if Richard was up to the task
- 2.On line 10, what does "cultivation" most nearly mean?
- A.
Installation of values and belief systems
- B.
Demonstration of wit and virtue
- C.
Procurement of botanical growth
- D.
Determination of abilities
- E.
Production of industrial goods
- 3.What is the "exercise of pen and ink" referred to on line 12?
- A.
The search for Mrs. Jellby
- B.
Mrs. Jellby's daughter attempting to write a statement of credit
- C.
The administration of the Settlement at Borrioboola Gha
- D.
The letter-writing campaign
- E.
The lack of native literacy
- 4.On line 14, what does "appointed" most nearly mean?
- A.
Designated
- B.
Given office
- C.
Taken away from
- D.
Moved to the pinnacle of
- E.
Created
- 5.Which of the following characters is the narrator looking for? I. Mr. Jandice II. Mrs. Jellyby III. Richard
- A.
I only
- B.
II only
- C.
I and II
- D.
II and III
- E.
I, II, and III
- 6.What is the most near meaning of "call" as used throughout the passage?
- A.
A summary
- B.
An experience
- C.
A meeting
- D.
A measure
- E.
A trip
- 7.Which of the following words might be used to describe Richard?
- A.
Elusive
- B.
Perfunctory
- C.
Idealistic
- D.
Courageous
- E.
Voracious
- 8.What is the attitude of the narrator towards the functions that Miss Jellyby is involved with?
- A.
Passionate contempt
- B.
Pourous satisfaction
- C.
Harmonious treachery
- D.
Objective indifference
- E.
Cynical mockery
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