SAT Reading Comprehension Quiz V: Test!
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This is a 22-question quiz based on a long passage. It is modeled after the SAT Reasoning Test: SAT Critical Reading Section. Take your time. Read the questions carefully and answer. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.Based on lines 1-2, which of the following words describes the author's attitude towards the "advocates?"
- A.
Ambivalence
- B.
Skepticism
- C.
Distrust
- D.
Disdain
- E.
Distance
- 2.Based on lines 1-2, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with regarding pro-life and pro-choice advocates?
- A.
They are not very eloquent speakers
- B.
They have a corrupt value system
- C.
They are incompetent
- D.
They are mutually misunderstood
- E.
They are ideologically similar
- 3.On line 5, what is the most accurate meaning of "reflect?"
- A.
Ponder
- B.
Mediate
- C.
Resolve
- D.
Shimmer
- E.
Consult
- 4.Why does the author mention that advocates "cannot even state their own position?" (line 3)
- A.
To make the advocates look dim-witted
- B.
To advocate for decreased abortions in the US
- C.
To emphasize the confusing nature of the debate
- D.
To introduce a form of bias
- E.
To remain objective in the face of criticism
- 5.What is the author's tone in the first paragraph?
- A.
Laudatory
- B.
Formal
- C.
Friendly
- D.
Infuriated
- E.
Candid
- 6.Which of the following represents a function of "quality of life?" (lines 14-15)
- A.
Life expectancy
- B.
Socio-economic background
- C.
Parenting skills of the parents
- D.
Amount of money the parents have
- E.
Racial background
- 7.What is the meaning of the word "rear" on line 17?
- A.
Behind
- B.
Reverse
- C.
Nurture
- D.
Succumb
- E.
Construct
- 8.Based on the second paragraph, what is the author's attitude toward pro-choice advocates?
- A.
Most of them are essentially extremists
- B.
Many of them are unaware of how abortion works
- C.
Few of them are medical experts
- D.
Many of them are actually moderate
- E.
None of them can be trusted
- 9.Why does the author include the parenthetical reservation "(male or female)" on line 24?
- A.
To highlight that promiscuity occurs in both males and females
- B.
To recognize and dismiss a societal perception difference
- C.
To indicate his reservations about sexuality
- D.
To diminish the importance of gender roles
- E.
To highlight the differences between male and female sexuality
- 10.Why does the author mention "teenage pregnancy" (line 27)?
- A.
It is regarded in high esteem
- B.
It is considered almost universally negative
- C.
It is a serious problem
- D.
It is a diminishing issue
- E.
It holds weight in certain social circles
- 11.What is the most similar meaning to "promiscuity" (line 23)?
- A.
Chastity
- B.
Flippance
- C.
Consideration
- D.
Carelessness
- E.
Audacity
- 12.Which of the following is most similar to the "casual event" in line 30?
- A.
Terminal illness
- B.
Dental work
- C.
Having a child
- D.
Death
- E.
Car accident
- 13.Why does the author include the words "life or potential life?" (lines 31-32)
- A.
To acknowledge different views on the nature of life at the fetus stage
- B.
To argue a point
- C.
To counter-act an earlier claim
- D.
To examine a claim more carefully
- E.
To recognize the impact of abortion on society
- 14.What is the meaning of the word "zealous" on line 33?
- A.
Overbearing
- B.
Constituent
- C.
Minute
- D.
Reactive
- E.
Radical
- 15.Why does the author include the language "suffer painfully?" (line 35)
- A.
To introduce his personal perspective on abortion
- B.
To reveal a bias
- C.
To address multiple perspectives on the process of childbirth
- D.
To add emotional impact to the argument
- E.
To demonstrate a case in which abortion would almost certainly be an option
- 16.Based on the third paragraph, which of the following statements would the author be least to agree with?
- A.
Pro-life advocates are concerned with the quality of life of the child
- B.
Pro-choice advocates are concerned with the social implications of abortion
- C.
Most pro-choice advocates favor ideology over practical considerations
- D.
Most pro-life advocates would allow for abortion in some extreme cases
- E.
Most pro-choice advocates do not advocate teen pregnancy
- 17.Which of the following words best describes the author's attitude towards zealots?
- A.
Admiration
- B.
Contempt
- C.
Disbelief
- D.
Separation
- E.
Envy
- 18.Which of the following words best describes the main message in the passage?
- A.
Abortion advocates are generally on the fringes of society
- B.
Abortion advocates may hold more common ground than they believe to
- C.
Many pro-life advocates are unaware of the implications of a negative childbirth
- D.
Many pro-choice advocates do not consider the pragmatic consequences of abortion
- E.
Most people are pro-life advocates
- 19.Which of the following phrases describes the tone of the author throughout the passage?
- A.
Outraged disgust
- B.
Quiet acceptance
- C.
Cynical admiration
- D.
Pointed commentary
- E.
Detached observation
- 20.Which of the following would not be an appropriate title for this passage?
- A.
The Abortion Debate
- B.
The Dark Side of the Pro-Life Movement
- C.
Pro-Life, Pro-Choice: All the Same
- D.
Finding Middle Ground on Abortion
- E.
Balancing Perspectives on Abortion
- 21.General Question: Does the author take a definite stand on abortion?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 22.Does the author claim pro-choice and pro-life advocates are basically the same?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
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