Prep work
All of the following could be considered autobiographical elements in Joyce's wording EXCEPT
A char hater who worked as a sailor in Trieste
Which of the following best describes the sentence in lines 84-86 ( "Certainly... been")?
A concession that contemporary trends are not exclusively negative
Which of the following can be most reasonably be inferred about the significant CME that took place in 1989?
A geomagnetic storm of similar magnitude could easily cause more extensive damage and hardship in today's society
Which of the following relationships is most similar to that between the government of New Jersey and suburban sprawl legislation as described in passage 2?
A homeowner purchasing a fence to keep out destructive animals
In line 16 " our understanding " represents a shift away from
A knowable world
The speaker in passage 1 advances which of the following as a reason for his belief that the rebellion he urges will succeed ?
Age and prosperity have weakened those who govern
In line 41, "lost" most nearly means
Aimless
The purpose of G.I. Bill mentioned in line 35, was to
Allow veterans to attend colleges or specialized schools by offering assistance after the war
The author of passage 1 asserts that to some degree, suburban sprawl is responsible for
An increase in conformity
Which of the following best describes the society suggested by BOTH of the speeches
An uneasy society contemplating its current political situation
As used in line 13 " at.. behest " most nearly means
Available to us
As used in line 44 , the word "elementary " most nearly means
Basic
Which of the following questions could be answered be based on information in the passage ?
By what process did Ellington develop his orchestral compositions ?
The primary purpose is to
Chronicle the idiosyncrasies of a traveling businessman
The author mentions Bill Clinton ( line 7 ) primary in order to
Cite one person who represents a certain perspective
The author would most likely consider which approach to be a new strategy for the formation of governments in the Middle East ?
Collaborating with local representatives to determine which style of government is best for a particular country
The first paragraph ( lines 1-7 ) most directly forcuses on the
Contemporary availability of large amounts of information
As used in lines 51-53 "command " most nearly mea s
Control
In lines 59-73the author of passage 2 implies that the wildly supportive crowd
Could quickly turn on Washington if he did not satisfy their needs
In line 34 ," adornment " most nearly means
Decoration
The attitude of William's coworkers toward him can best be described as
Deeply intrigued
In context line 21-38 suggest that the formation of NATO occured for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
Democratic uprisings in France
The measure listed by the orator of passage 2 in lines 36-44 serve to
Demonstrate that the city has opposed itself to Cataline's conspiracy
In context the reference to previous generations of scholars ( lines 22-26 ) is significant in that it
Demonstrates the contrast between old and new methods of research
The author first mentions geomagnetic storms in order to illustrate which of the following claims ?
Despite the widespread notion that the sun has apparently limited effects on earth, certain events on the sun can in fact have serious consequences for our planet
The primary purpose of passage 2 is to
Discuss the theoretical existence of black holes of extreme sizes
As used in line 44 , "anxious " most nearly means
Eager
Which of following best describes the working relationship between Ellington and his band members ?
Ellington used his bands improvisations as inspiration for his compositions
Which of the following attributes does the author mention in response to the criticisms leveled in lines 65-66 ?
Ellington's genuine innocence
In context the phrase " information saturation " ( line 11) describes the
Emerging situation in which information becomes too much for one person to know
It can be inferred that the emission from mini black holes is significant only for the smallest black holes ( lines 57-58) because
Emissions from black holes are inversely proportional to the size of black holes
The author uses the term "compounded by" (line 41 ) to
Emphasize the cat that these researchers face even more stringent time limits than those already mentioned
In line 17 " accenting " most nearly means
Emphasizing
The author uses the phrase "repackaging of an old product " (line 86) primarily to
Express skepticism toward a certain transformation
It can be inferred that Joyce left Dublin and went into exile to
Find literary inspiration
Which of the following could be expected of a disciple of lasanky?
Forgoing the composition stage in the creation of new art
William's preparations for his business meetings are best described as
Fruitless
The author of passage 1 refers to the Crab Nebula in order to
Give an example of what leftover star mass can form
The last of items in William's briefcase (lines 15-18 ) serves to
Give an indication of the compulsive nature of William's preparations
As used in line 55 " superiority " most nearly means
Greater number
The reference to maps (line 69) implies that William
Has much to learn about navigation
With which of the following statements would the author of passage 2 most likely dispute the statement put forth in lines 6-8 of passage 1?
Hawking theorized that matter can , in fact escape a mini black hole
It can be inferred from the passage that the orator in passage 2 chooses not to call for Catiline's execution because...
He believe that an alternative punishment is more believed to the state
The purpose of the second paragraph ( lines 10-20 ) in relation to the rest of the passage is to
Highlight a factor distinguishing NATO from other pacts
The author refers to William's "blue necktie" (line 79) in order to suggest
His ability to display dignity despite his mistakes
In lines 61-67 the author emphasizes which point about Toomer ?
His attitude toward race was rooted in private and philosophical concerns
The word " taken' lines 57 most directly emphasizes which aspects of Toomer's approach to race issues ?
His focus on smaller matters
The author mentions Joyce's viewpoint ("Joyce himself... autobiographically") in lines 43-44 to emphasize
How tempting it may be to read Joyce's work as a reflection of his life
Which of the following were mentioned as factors contributing to the difficulty of forecasting CMEs?
I and III
The primary purpose of the passage is to
Identify the conditions that led to the creation of NATO and outline the subsequent changes it has undergone
The last paragraph of passage 2 uses the spaceship scenario in order to
Illustrate an abstract theory with some concrete details
In the first paragraph of passage 1 the author uses the term " anytown , USA ( line 1 ) to
Indicate that the described conditions are commonly found in the US
The orator in passage 1 would most likely respond to the accusations in passage 2 that " you are summoning .... all Italy " ( lines 46-49 ) by
Insisting on the right of citizens to arm themselves against oppressive rulers
Catiline's question , " O bravest ... submit ? " (lines 16-17 ) is most likely intended to
Inspire his listeners to take action against their oppressors
As used in line 62 , "trumps " most nearly means
Is more important than
The author mentions Napoleon, kaiser wilhelm, and Adolph hitler ( line 13 ) in order to emphasize which post about the NATO alliance
It was a peacetime alliance established to deter future aggression
According to the author of Passage 2 which of the following is true about the statement that men " were 'unequal to the task of governing themselves and therefore made for a master" ( lines 91-92 )
It would be disproved if Washington was successful
According to passage 2, all of the following statements about the " Garden State " are true EXCEPT
It's governor authorized the repurchase of land through executive order
The authors of passage 1 and passage 2 would probably agree that which of following is an identifying factor of a star capable of becoming a black hole ?
It's mass and density
The Warsaw Pact is similar to a NATO in that
Its formation was a peacetime reaction to a potential threat
According to Passage 1 , all of the following are reasons our own sun will not become a black hole in the immediate future EXCEPT
Its gravitational pull is too strong
According to the author , which of the following is true of "black , brown, and beige " (line 53) ?
Its title refers to color both literally and metaphorically
According to the idea presented in the final paragraph, which of the following is the most appropriate interpretation of Dedalus's claim regarding Shakespeare?
Joyce may have believed Shakespeare's characters were based on real people
As used in line 33 , " scant " most nearly means
Limited
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question..
Lines 15-18 (" The last ... extended period ")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 16-19 (" and Ellington.... other way ")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 20 -23 (" among them .... proportions")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question
Lines 25-28 ("To be sure .... concerned ")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question.
Lines 38-39 ("A black .... come out.")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 48-52 ( "while many ... public use")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question ?
Lines 49-53 ( " whenefore since , .... the state")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question???
Lines 5-8 ("However , in most ... exclusively")
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question
Lines 57-61 (" west German ... Warsaw Pact)
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question??
Lines 61-66 (" Regardless of ... her art")
In the context of the sixth paragraph ( lines 65-74) , "larger forms " most nearly means
Long songs made up of the melodies of many shorter songs
Which of the following, if true , would refute the claim made in lines 74-75 ("As.... themselves")
Many representatives from the Middle East have been crucial to developing the government systems that exists in the Middle East today
According to the passage, it is worth asking whether Western systems of government are universally applicable (line 18) because they
May not be the most appropriate forms of government for those outside the West
According to the data in the graph above , which of the following can be inferred about the pattern in geomagnetic storm activity between 1980 and 2007 ?
No pattern in geomagnetic storm activity can be determined
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between passage 1 and passage 2 ?
Passage 1 describes the myths surrounding Washington's life , while passage 2 presents Washington's view of his place in history
Which of the following best describes the contrast between the portrayal of Catiline in passage 1 and that in passage 2?
Passage 1 portrays him as a liberator , while passage 2 portrays him as a corrupt and dangerous
Which best describes the relationship between passage 1 and passage 2 ?
Passage 2 describes one solutions to a problem described in passage 1
The statement that Western influence has not been a pure force for good (line 50) suggest that the author, in general ,believes that
People in the Middle East have not necessarily benefited from Western-style governments
The author most nearly believes that Ulysses
Probably reflects elements of Joyce's life , but that it is difficult to say exactly which details are autobiographical
As used in line 9 " begetter " most nearly means
Procurer
In line 59 " afford" most nearly means
Provide
The author quotes Sylvan Cole in lines 24-29 in order to
Provide support for his assertions about the new developments in printmaking
The purpose of the second paragraph ( lines 30-34 ) in relation to the passage is to
Provide support for the idea that modern printmaking emerged only after World War II
In line 10 "conundrum " most early means
Puzzle
William's answer to his coworkers' questions about his tape recorder (lines 19-25) implies that he
Records business conversations in order to have proof of what was discussed
According to the author of passage 1 , the biographical 'debunkers " describes in lines 17-20 were responsible for
Reducing Washington to a less than heroic status
According to the author , what has changed since the seventeenth century (line 39) ?
Regions that were once considered model civilizations are no longer thought of as ideals
It can be inferred from passage 1 that the best way to find a black hole is to
Search for x-ray emissions
The author attributes the " phenomenal expansion of art education" (lines 50-51 ) primarily to
The appeal of art departments both to veterans who had graduated from college and to those who had not
Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage ?
The author makes a specific claim, offers evidence to support this claim ,and ends by expanding the discussion to a more general , but related , idea.
In line 15 the word "detterance " refers to
The discouragement of attack by other nations , especially the Soviet Union
What is the speaker of passage 2 referring to when he talks about the " countenance of this venerable body " ( line 40 )
The expression of the senators
The distinction between Washington's potential success in his "task" (line 73 ) and his command of the continental army might be best expressed in which of the following ways
The first was as yet untried by Washington, the second was familiar and possible
In the final paragraph, the author cities which of the following effects of the "proliferation of places where printmaking was taught "(line 63) in the United States?
The increased opportunities to display printmakers' work encouraged the production of more prints
The descriptions given in lines 52-64 provide the reader with which of the following
The inspiration for some of Ellington's compositions
The information presented in the graph above supports which of the following claims made by the author ?
The last recorded instance of a major CME occured in 1989
According to the orator in passage 2 , the " silence " ( line 75 ) of the senators indicates which of the following
Their hostility toward catiline
In the context of lines 1-3 ( " The international ..... East "), the phrase "overflowing with" suggests that
There have been many attempts by western countries to modernize the Middle East
What would the author of Passage 2 most likely say about the arguments posed in the third paragraph of passage 1 ?
They are excessively dramatic or emotional
Which of the following best states how the peoples mentioned in line 34 feel about West-influenced governments?
They doubt that the governments have delivered on all that they have promised
The author of passage 1 objects to the attitudes of certain " later Americans " ( line 7 ) for which of the following reasons ?
They tended to ignore the achievements of Washington
The primary purpose of this passage is
To inform readers about a potentially dangerous phenomenon and the difficulties in addressing that danger
which resource if it existed , if it existed would be most helpful for the task described in lines 75-78 ("unfortunately .. artist")?
Toomer's personal diary or autobiography
the Final phrase in lines 80-82 (" if .. own " ) primary emphasizes which of the following points ?
Toomer's personal views on race remain complex even in out own day
Which pair of words best describes the author's view in passage 2 of Washington 's "duty" (line 77) in the continental army and Washington's presidency?
Unremarkable and momentous
As used in line 17 , the word "exhausts " most nearly means
Uses up
It can be inferred from the passage that "fletcher Henderson" ( line 79)
Was a stylistic influence on Duke Ellington
In line 71 , the phrase " insuperable diffidence " refers to
Washington 'S lack of self - confidence
With which of the following statements would the authors of BOTH passages agree
Washington played a formative role at a pivotal point in the history of the United States
With which of the following statements would the author of this article be most likely to agree?
We should learn more about the potential dangers of CMEs, but few steps can be taken to alter such storms' effects
The author contends that " printmakers of the .. twentieth century "( lines 15-16)
Were fulfilled by the act of printmaking itself, while mass production was a secondary concern
In lines 11-14 the author asserts that Callot and Meryon
Were not more concerned with producing large numbers of prints than Hayter's disciples had been
The author uses the example of the Cuban missile crisis (Lines 50-54 ) in order to establish that
While the US no longer had a monopoly on nuclear weapons , it had a greater number of them than the Soviet Union
As used in line 39, " pervasive " most nearly means
Widespread
As used in line 71, "maintain" most nearly means
Work
The comment in lines 51-52 (" sometime purposefully, and sometimes inadvertently ") suggests that
Writers may misrepresent an actual event in a frictional work with out realizing it
the phrase " in the grander scheme " ( line 18 ) serves as a transition between a discussion of
a general theory and a specific application
which of the following would the author of passage 2 most likely consider another apocalyptic ( lien 39 ) idea ?
a sociologist who argues that the use of smartphones among teenagers will lead to a significant increase in driver fatalities
the author of passage 1 would most likely respond to the last statement in passage 2 ( lines 77-80 ) by asserting that
a survey of musical - education programs has broader cultural importance
The author of passage 1 and the author of passage 2 are similar in that both
agree suburban sprawl has a negative impact on the aesthetics of an area
the author mentions Waldo Frank and Sherwood Anderson ( lines 14-15 ) ad indications of the
appeal that Toomer had to both black and white readers
The author most directly supports the statement in lines 21-22 ( " For many .. inspiration " ) by citing
aspects of Toomer's art that showed a new way
The first sentence in the final paragraph of passage 1 ( lines 36-39 ) serves to
clarify the extent to which the author believes suburbs are a problem
As used in line 9 "unserved " most nearly means
complete
which best describes the tone of the first paragraph of passage 1 and the tone of the first paragraph of passage 2 respectively
concerned vs. skeptical
According to the passage, some "fans " ( line 72 ) of Ellington were
critical of one of ellington's presentation formats
In lines 50-53 the author discusses race activism primarily to
demonstrates that Toomer's racial attitudes were atypical
the author suggest that Toomer's relationship with the black community has remained a mystery to literary historians ( lines 2-3 ) because
details of Toomer 's later life are insufficient to explain his personal attitudes
the author of passage 1 suggest that a set of data ( lines 9-10 ) should ideally be
diverse enough to reflect the group it represents
The author mentions all of the following as sources of inspiration for Ellington's work EXCEPT
famous paintings
in lines 3-16 , the author's discussion of Toomer's contemporaries and later artists is used to
give evidence of their views of Toomer's influence on black artists and thinkers
" These scraps " ( line 49 ) most directly refers to evidence that
gives actual details of Toomer's biography
the example of the computer - savvy researcher ( line 54) is primarily used to illustrate
information availability
the author suggest that "Now " ( line 30 ) scholars have become
inundated
lines 55-65 ( " it would .. entirely ") focus on which aspect of the statistical certainty ?
its range
the author of passage 2 would most lily argue that the reach of the divers ( passage 1 lines 14-15 ) is
less relevant to the stuff than the author of passage 1 believes
the author implies that " nearby dots to be connected " ( line 4 ) are details that
may not be connected outside the human mind
as used in line 71 " crustiest " most nearly means
most inflexible
as used in line 1 " yarns " most nearly means
narratives
the author of passage 2 indicates that the landscape referenced in line 67 is
no longer defined by its traditional parameters
the author of passage 2 would most likely consider the final two sentences of passage 1 ( lines 32- 37) to be
overstated
which best conveys the primary relationship between the two passages ?
passage 2 takes issue with some of the premises that shape the argument made in passage 1
which of the following best captures the main idea in lines 56-58 (" because ... we?")
people in the future will tel themselves different stories from the ones we tell ourselves
in context , the reference to the " ongoing plot" (line 15) serves to emphasize the
perceived relatedness of historical events
Lines 3-5 (" in a half ") suggest that the situation described should be considered
rapid
as used in lines 66-67 " black and white " most nearly means
reductively simple
In the context of passage 1 " concomitantly " ( line 11) most nearly means
simultaneously
the primary purpose of the last paragraph ( lines 53-79) is to
suggest that some compromise is possible between old and new ways of acquiring information
the final paragraph of passage 1 ( lines 24-37 ) serves primarily to
suggest the cultural implications of the trend it is describing
the author refers to a " cultural shift " ( line 46) to help account for
the broad historical change in attitudes toward personality
based on information presented in line 22-26 , which of the following would most likely be the title of a study of human personality in the twentieth century ?
the mirror and the labyrinth of personality
in lines 40-44 ( " indeed ... foreign " ) , the author notes a parallel between
the range of available information and economic globalization
in context the book cited in line 27 supports the notion that ..
the scope of contemporary research has changed
The author mentions researchers (line 24) and a scholar (line 26) primary to
underline the importance of traditional modes of study
the author uses the phrase " twisted and mangled " ( line 8) in order to
underline the need for a particular preference
as used in line 51 " contain " most nearly means
understand
The description of Joyce's work in the first paragraph provides information about all of the following EXCEPT
when Joyce wrote his first novel
