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- Q1
The imagery in sentence 4 is mainly intended to reinforce the passage’s depiction of Marie as
physically unable to deny Jessica.
seasoned at this kind of thing.
afraid of what she is about to do.
reluctantly following someone’s directions.
30s - Q2
Based on the passage, which of the following characterizes Marie’s feelings when she worries that her eyes “look like a small child screaming for help through the window of a moving car” (sentence 9)?
It makes Marie feel childish whenever her parents force her to do something.
Marie knows that Jessica is in the car, waiting, and she has no choice but to continue to act as her prisoner.
Marie does not think she is hiding her guilt very well.
Marie is being held captive and forced to do something against her will.
30s - Q3
The final sentence of the passage implies that which of the following happens next in the story?
Marie will admit to what she has done and face the consequences.
The cashier knew about the plan and will help Marie.
Jessica will come in and help Marie rob the bodega.
Marie will make a run for it and try to escape.
30s - Q4
The contrast between Marie and Jessica described in sentence 12 reinforces which of the following assumptions we can make about the two girls?
Jessica cares a lot for Marie, more so than Marie cares for her.
Jessica is leading this robbery; Marie doesn’t want to do it.
Jessica and Marie, though different, are very close friends.
Marie is the one in the store because she is the brave one of the two.
30s - Q5
The main purpose of the last paragraph of Passage 1 is to
provide a contradictory point of view.
provide data for claims the author has made throughout the passage.
call the audience to action.
introduce a direct refutation of Passage 2.
30s - Q6
Which choice best describes the relationship between Passage 1 and Passage 2?
Passage 1 argues for human rights at America’s southern border, while Passage 2 advocates for America’s right to secure the border until each potential citizen has been properly vetted.
Passage 1 is supported mostly by specific data, while Passage 2 is supported mostly by emotional anecdotes.
Passage 1 and Passage 2 explore different aspects of the immigration issue, but they generally agree with each other.
Passage 1 discusses opening America’s borders to everyone, while Passage 2 argues that America’s borders should be closed to all.
30s - Q7
The main purpose of the last paragraph of Passage 2 is to
instill fear in the audience.
provide a specific solution to a problem.
contrast the main idea of Passage 1.
call the audience to action.
30s - Q8
Given the arguments in each of these passages, with which statement would the authors of both passages most likely agree?
Allowing immigrants into America makes the country better.
A wall across the American-Mexican border would curb drug trafficking in America.
America is not handling Central and South American refugees with the care they deserve.
There is a serious problem at the southern border of America that needs to be prioritized.
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