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Section 3
RC Reading Comprehension

ions: 36 Time: 35 minutes

There are six passages in this section. There are six questions associated with each passage, for a total
of 36 questions. The correct answer for each question will be based on what is either stated or implied
in the related passage. You may take notes in your test pamphlet.

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1 The transformation of water into 38 frozenfor hundreds and even thousands of

2 different physical states is described as the 39 years, effectively removing that water from

3 water cycle. Like all matter, water can take 40 the water cycle until it melts again. Ice in
4 on various forms, including liquid, gaseous, 41 Antarctica and Greenland, for example, have
5 and solid states. The transformation of water 42 been dated to be approximately 800,000
6 into these different states involves different 43 years old.
7 chemical and physical reactions and 44 Though it may seem as if frozen w4ter
8 processes. Each form and each process has 45 can do little once removed from the water
9 different effects on the environment. 46 cycle, in reality the power of snow and ice
10 On Earth, the sun powers the water cycle' 47 has shaped much of present-day Earth. As
11 The heat from the sun causes liquid water 48 global temperatures change, mountains of ice
12 found in oceans, lakes, and rivers - even in 49 known as glaciers advance and retreat,
13 plants and soil - to evaporate. Evaporation 50 grinding valleys into the earth and defining
14 transforms liquid water into water vapor, 51 mountains in their wake. While this process
15 which rises high into the air as a result of its 52 can take thousands ofyears, the frequency
16 buoyancy and molecular mass' Some 53 and intensity of liquid rain precipitation can
17 estimates suggest that almost 90% of global 54 be so intense that it can lead to soil erosion
1B evaporation takes place over the oceans. 55 and even violent landslides in a matter of
19 The higher the water vapor rises, the less 56 minutes. Rain slowly chisels away at stones
20 atmospheric pressure there is, and the colder 57 and other hard matter, helping to pulverize
21 it becomes. As a result of the lower 58 even the mightiest mountain or boulder; over
22 temperature, water vapor begins to condense 59 time, rain even helps to gouge rivers and
23 into water droplets, much like it does on the 60 canyons into the land.
24 outside of a glass of ice-water on a hot day. 61 Water also plays a large role in shaping
25 As it condenses, during a phenomenon 62 environmental temperatures as it evaporates
26 known as precipitation, the droplets start to 63 and subsequently condenses. The process of
27 fall out of the sky in the form of liquid water. 64 evaporation uses up energy from the
28 Many scientists estimate thatE)o/o of global 65 surrounding environment, thus generating a
29 precipitation takes place over the ocean. The 66 cooling effect. The process of condensation
30 form of the precipitation itself - rain, snow, 67 gives off energy into the surrounding
31 hail, etc. - depends on local climate 68 environment, thus generating a warming
32 conditions. 69 effect.
33 Though much of the precipitation falls 70 The water cycle is an integral part of the
34 back into bodies of water or onto land, where 71 global environment, influencing everything
35 it helps to perpetuate the water cycle, some 72 from entire climates and ecosystems to the
36 precipitation falls as frozen water and can 73 geological features of the earth itself.
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1. The primary purpose of the passage is to 4. According to lines 44-60, though water is
.frozen for long periods of time, it continues
(A) discuss the benefits of water. to have an impact on the environment by
(B) describe how water is precious to life.
(c) document in detail the steps and (A) creating various geological features.
reasons for certain natural processes. (B) contributing to landslides and soil
(D) explain the significance of certain erosion.
natural processes to the environment. (C) causing earthquakes that result in '
tsunamis.
2. Based on lines 10-18, it can be infered that (D) grinding boulders into smaller stones
the water cycle would cease to exist if and eventually into sand.

(A) globaltemperatures increased. 5. In line 59, "gouge" most nearly means

(B) the sun disappeared or burned out.
(C) all water was trapped in a frozen state. (A) consume.
(D) people used up all of the water in the (B) devour.
world. (c) dig.
a
(D) poke.
J. Which best describes the organization of
lines 10-32? 6. The tone ofthe passage can best be
described as
(A) The author makes recommendations.
(B) The author presents a number of (A) derogatory.
arguments. (B) objective.
(C) The author describes a process in (C) pleading.
chronological order. (D) uncertain.
(D) The author compares the water cycle
with other phenomenon.

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Questions 7 - 12
1 The Works Progress Administration 39 services, the administration hoped that
2 (WPA) was a brilliant solution to the 40 businesses would hire workers again.
3 difficult problem of the Great Depression. 41 The WPA was the largest of the New
4 While the WPA did not single-handedly lift 42 Deal programs, employing approximately
5 the United States out of its depression, it 43 three million Americans simultaneously at
6 played a major role in doing so while at the 44 its zenith. The WPA, whose goal was to
7 same time investing in the country's future. 45 provide a paid job to the most needy,
B One of the many effects of the Great 46 provided nearly a million new jobs each year
9 Depression was the loss of millions ofjobs. 47 between 1935 and 1943. These jobs'were
10 Some estimates suggest that at its peak, one- 48 primarily related to the construction of
11 in-four able-bodied workers were 49 public infrastructure. In all, the WPA built
12 unemployed, impacting millions upon 50 some 40,000 new buildings and renovated
13 millions of families. 5I nearly 90,000 more. Americans continue to
14 For an economy, large-scale and 52 use and rely on much of the infrastructure
15 entrenched unemployment is devastating. 53 that was built by the hands of the WPA.
16 Because the unemployed have little or no 54 The WPA also invested in the nation's
17 money to spend on goods and services, 55 culture. Federal Project Number One was
l8 businesses suffer. Duringthe Great 56 the umbrella project under which the Federal
19 Depression, many businesses either closed 57 Art, Music, Theatre, and Writers Projects
20 entirely or fired many of their workers. This 58 operated. These projects employed over
21 exacerbated already high levels of 59 40,000 artists, some of whom today are
22 unemployment and put more pressure on 60 highly regarded and well-known - Jackson
23 businesses that had remained open. 61 Pollock and Mark Rothko among them.
24 Unemployment in the Great Depression 62 President Roosevelt himself highlighted
25 resulted in mass poverty and homelessness, 63 the impact of the WPA:
26 as the unemployed were unable to pay for 64 "By building airports, schools, highways,
27 even basic necessities such as food and 65 and parks...by almost immeasurable kinds
28 shelter. In 1932, according to Fortune 66 and quantities of service the Work
29 magazine,34 million people had no income. 67 Projects Administration has reached a
30 President Roosevelt's decision to invest 68 creative hand into every county in this
3l in employment was an inspired way to break 69 Nation...By employing eight millions of
32 the self-perpetuating cycle of economic 70 Americans, with thirty millions of
33 depression. By providing Americans with 71 dependents, it has brought to these people
j4 jobs, the President and his administration
72 renewed hope and courage. It has
73 maintained and increased their working
35 hoped that they could revitalize the economy 74 skills; and it has enabled them once more
36 by infusing it with consumer money to spend 75 to take their rightful places in public or in
37 on goods and services. As a result of 76 private employment."
-3B increased demand for their goods and
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7. Which of the following best describes the 10. In line2l, o'exacerbated" most nearly
main idea of the Passage? - means

(A) Unemployment has many negative (A) improved.

consequences. (B) neutralized.
(B) The Great Depression resulted in (C) nullified.
mass povertY and homelessness' (D) worsened.
(C) Government intervention mitigated
the effects of a national Plight. 11 . In the final paragraph (lines 64-7 6), the
(D) Federal Project Number One was author quotes President Roosevelt in order
integral to the cultural development to
of the countrY.
(A) highlight the misery caused by the
8. In lines 30-40, the author suggests that the Great Depression.
WPA was created in order to (B) describe in detail all of the
contributions of the WPA'
(A) arest the downward spiral of the (C) illustrate how President Roosevelt
economy and helP it recover. was proud of the WPA.
(B) help combat the negative emotional (D) reiterate the impact of the WPA on
consequences of unemPloYment. the people and on the countrY'
(C) suppo.rt American businesses that
were struggling to find workers. l2.The author of the passage appears to care
(D) artificially make the number of most deeply about the fact that the WPA
unemployed aPPear lower than i1
was. (A) helped foster the next generation of
American artists.
g. In lines 4l-61, the author does all of the (B) was created in response to an article
following EXCEPT by Fortune magazine.
(C) is unfairly credited with helping to
(A) describe the scale and scope of WPA end the Great Depression.
projects. (D) was a good Program, having both
(B) describe the reason for the creation of short-term and long-term benefits'
the WPA.
(C) describe the impact of the WPA on
infrastructure.
(D) describe the number of PeoPle
employed bY the WPA'

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Questions 13 - 18

25 A few drops of rain quickly gave way to

I As soon as I stepped outside and without being
that 26 a deafening deluge, a million nails
2 looking at the weather forecast, I knew wind began a
27 hammeredlnto my roof. The
1
we were due for a thunderstorm'
relentless campaign to break into my house'
J
'4 The clouds - once white and fluffY - 28
29 shaking my storm shutters violently and
were angry and dark as coal' Everything
5
30 searchtg iot gupt in rny windows'. The '
6 seemediobe tinged a sickly greenish-
31 thunder, once a dulcet bass in the distance'
yellow. A barely-au dible buzzing - an
split the air like a giant's war drums, shaking
7
32
Liectrical humming, almost - played in
the
8 tt
on JJ the contents of mY house'
9 periphery of my hearing' The little hairs
stood 34 Through the slats of my shutters-came a
10 itre Uacf of my neck and on my arms
35 blinding flash, casting a striped shadow
on end.
against-the walls and floors of my living
11
36
12 Yes, I knew that we were due for a a-
J/ ,Jo*. The lightning was followed by -a
thunderstorm' I had witnessed this same
13
38 violent peal of thunder, sending one of my
14 ,".n. unfold before me time and time agaufi 39 picture frames crashing to the
15 right before a big storm' of
40 floor. Somewhere out there, the branches
16 There were a number of things I needed lightning -
in my 41 atree - a victim of the wind or
17 to do, and I ran through the checklist
close the storm 42 fellto the earth, taking with it the electrical
18 mind: close the windows;
43 lines that Powered mY home
shutter; get flashlights and candles ready;
19
I went 44 But for the lightning and the weak glow
20 doubie check my battery supply' As
45 from my candle and flashlight, I sat
in near
21 around the house on autopilot, checking to pass'
46 darkness and waited for the storm
22 batteries and closing windows, a deep
ZJ rumbling rolled over my house' The storm
24 *u, ,oriing, and thunder was its heraid'

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13. The passage,s primary purpose
is to 16. In line 26, "deluge,, most nearly means
(P explain the cause of a thunderstorm.
- (A) blaze.
(B) highlight the features of a
(B) collision.
thunderstorm.
(C) (C) inferno.
describe the author,s personal
(D) torrent.
experience.
(D) list the steps to take to prepare for a
17. The phrase "split the air like a giant,s
thunderstorm.
drums" (line 32) refers to - war
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14. Ac_cording to the passage,

indicates that he knew
the author (A) the volume of the rain.
i tirrrd.rrtor* *u. (B) the loudness of the thunder
coming because
(C) the harshness of the rain.
(D) the brightness of the lightning.
lll he has very sensitive hearing.
his eyesight is extremely acite.
II] the hairs
(C) 18. Thefinal sentence of the passage (lines
on his neck ani arms are a 44-46) is included in order to
type of sixth sense.
(D) he had seen similar phenomena
presage thunderstorms in the past.
(A) communicate the author,s
helplessness.
15. It can be inferred that the author,,went
(B) emphasize the impaet that rain has in
a thunderstorm.
around the house on autopilot,, (lines
21) because
20- (C) persuade the reader to invest in
flashlights and candles.
(A) (D) explain how the author,s
he had performed his checklist
many preparedness helped save him from
times before.
(B) total darkness.
he was uninterested in performing
his
checklist.
(C) he needed to think carefully about
his
checklist.
(D) the author relies on outside help to
manage his checklist.

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Questions 19 -24
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JJ Charlie, however, did not share mY
I I looked forward to my biology class
zeal.
2 every day. In fact, you could say that I 34
35 As we stared down at the Pale frog
3 loved my biology class. The different
topics fascinated me, and I would sit in 36 lying on the shiny metal dissection tray,
4
37 Chailie leaned over, grabbed my arm, and
5 class furiously taking notes about
3B whispered, "I don't think I can do thls' I
6 everything from cell division to the Krebs
Cycle. 39 think I'm going to be sick."
7
At the beginning of the school year, my 40 Charlie's face was shrouded in panic
B
and fear. I could tell by the pleading,
9 teacher, Mr. Smith, grouped everyone in the 41
searching look in Charlie's eyes that this
class into pairs. Each pair consisted of two
42
10
43 was a pure and Powerful anxietY.
11 lab partners, who would work on projects
together throughout the year and be graded 44 "Don't worry about it," I said. "I'11
12
45 handle this one. You can help with the next
13 on those Projects together.
46 project that we have'"
t4 I liked and generally got along with my
47 Charlie nodded and seemed relieved, if
15 lab partner, Charlie. For the most part, we
4B not a little bit surprised at my generosity'
t6 worked well together, sharing
49 For mY Part, I Put on mY gloves and
17 responsibilities equally. We'd meet up after
school to work on our projects, compare 50 started to go to work.
18
notes, or study for the next test. Still, we'd 51 At first, Charlie was fine' We
19
sometimes argue about whose turn it was to 52 examined the exterior of the frog (which we
20
21 check the petri dish or who was supposed to 5i determined to be male), and identified a few
note our observations about Spot, the class 54 interesting features as we listened to Mr'
22
plant. We weren't exactly friends, but we 55 Smith's instructions' I picked up my
23
24 didt't dislike each other, either; we had a 56 scalpel and made the first incision'
57 Almost immediatelY, Charlie's face
25 simple working relationship with one
5B turned a shade curiously akin to the frog
26 another, and that was that.
Things went along as they always did 59 that we were dissecting.
27
60 As I lengthened the incision, exposing
28 until the day that Mr. Smith announced that
our next project would be to dissect a frog' 61 the most intimate parts of the frog, Charlie
29
My heart skiPPed abeat- I had been 62 bolted out of the classroom, knocking over
30
looking forward to this project since I first 63 lab stools and papers on the way out'
31
32 read about it on our class syllabus!

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19. Which of the following best describes the 22.It canbe inferred that Charlie was
main idea of the passage? surprised at the author's generosity (lines
, 47-48)because
(A) Working with other people can lead
to unexPected outcomes. (A) the author was doing Charlie a favor.
(B) Dissecting animals in school is (B) Charlie knows that the author is
inhumane and should not be generally mean-spirited and spiteful.
permitted. (C) the author has in the past allowed
(C) Students should be friends if they are Charlie to avoid project
responsibilities. '
to partner together on Projects.
(D) Teachers must be aware of their (D) the two students previously did not
students' sensitivities Prior to have a particularly friendly
assigning projects. relationship.

20.lnline 34, "zeal" most nearlY means 23.lnlines 57-59, the author compares
Charlie's face with the appearance of the
(A) enthusiasm. frog in order to
(B) furor.
(C) reticence. (A) highlight differences between she
(D) satisfaction. and Charlie.
(B) compare and contrast different
21. According to the passage, the author first shades ofgreen.
knew that Charlie's feelings about (C) note the irony and help the reader
dissecting the frog were genuine because visualize the situation.
(D) disparage Charlie's appearance and
(A) Charlie ran out of the room. mock Charlie's predicament.
(B) she could see the distress in Charlie's
eyes. 24.The author of the passage does all of the
(C) Charlie's grip on her arm was strong following EXCEPT
and painful.
(D) she knew Charlie very well, as they (A) illustrate her relationship with
were good friends. Charlie.
(B) relate Charlie's reaction to dissecting
a frog.
(C) explain why Charlie disliked
dissecting a frog.
(D) describe the first few stePs in
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I Indoor and outdoor plumbing has 26 advanced plumbing system, huge aqueducts
2 improved hygiene, extended the human 27 brought fresh water into the Roman
3 lifespan, and facilitated the growth of cities 28 metropolis, and pipes carried the water into
4 and other areas of high population density. 29 people's homes and businesses. As a result,
5 Modern plumbing traces its roots back to 30 public baths were erected, and wastewater
6 ancient civilizations. 31 was efficiently removed. Due in part to this
7 As populations grew and more people 32 innovation, Rome fl ourished.
While the Romans were clearly '
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8 started to live in smaller and smaller a.reas, JJ
9 the need to provide potable water, as well as 34 advanced in their administration of the
10 the need to remove wastewater, grew 35 public water supply, other civilizations were
1I increasingly important. In ancient times, 36 just as savvy, if not more so, with their
12 diseases were poorly understood, and 37 plumbing techniques. Historians believe
13 mortality rates due to dirty water and 38 that the city of Lothal in the Indus Valley,
14 unsanitary conditions were extremely high. 39 for example, was a place where every
15 Early waste disposal consisted of merely 40 private home had a toilet that was connected
16 gathering waste and throwing it onto the 41 to a subterranean sewer network. The
17 ground or into a nearby river or lake - often 42 network collected waste and centralizedit
18 the same body of water from which drinking 43 into a regularly cleaned cesspit. In ancient
19 water rvas drawn. Open sewage ditches and 44 Greece, the Minoan civilization on the
20 cesspools were eventually eliminated in 45 island of Crete was one of the first to use
21 favor of underground sewage and water 46 underground water supply networks to
22 systems. 47 provide clean drinking water and to remove
1'
One of the most well-known examples 48 waste water. It even allowed for the
24 of plumbing in the ancient world was the 49 collection and removal of overflow in the
25 system used by the Romans. In this highly 50 event of heavy rainfall.

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25.The passage is primarily concerned with 28.In line 36, "sawy" most nearly means

(A) comparing different ancient plumbing . (A) advanced.

systems. (B) frugal.
(B) comparing ancient plumbing with (C) obtrusive.
modern plumbing. (D) plain.
(C) diminishing the accomplishments of
ancient plumbers. 29. The author suggests that Rome flourished in
(D)
-
explaining how ancient plumbing part because t
evolved into modern plumbing,
(A) every home had atoilet.
26.The "smaller and smaller areas" referred to (B) the Roman sewer network was
in line 8 are most likely subterranean.
(C) the Roman plumbing system improved
(A) coastal areas. hygiene.
(B) cities and towns. (D) public baths led to an advanced
(C) dormitory-style apartments. plumbing system.
(D) rural farms and communities.
30. In the final paragraph (lines 33-50), the
27. The author uses the word 'omerely" in line author cites Lothal and Crete as examples in
15 in order to convey a sense of order to

(A) foreboding and dread for the future. (A) undermine the sophistication of their
(B) confusion and uncertainty about the plumbing systems.
past. (B) illustrate other examples of ancient
(C) the lack of sophistication of early waste plumbing ingenuity.
disposal. (C) provide a scientific analysis of their
(D) surprise and admiration for ancient plumbing and sewer systems.
people's simplicity. (D) describe the circumstances by which
certain archaeological discoveries were
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Since ancient times, people around the
world have prized diamonds for their beauty
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The Tavernier Blue, a 115 caratrure
47 diamond, surfaced some time during the 17th
3 and desired them for their rarity. One of the 48 century, A French merchant-traveler by the
4 most coveted and valuable minerals on !9 name of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier sold the
5 Earth, diamonds come in many different 50 diamond to King Louis XIV of France.
6 sizes, colors, and qualities. Though all 51 Louis XIV had the stone recut, after which it
7 diamonds are precious, certain diamonds 52 became known as the French Blue. French
8 exhibit unique qualities which make them 53 Bluebecame part of the French Crown
9 exceptionally valuable - for example, some 54 Jewels and eventually became the property
10 diamonds are unusually large, while others 55 of King Louis XVI and his queen, Mar-ie
r1 are unusually colored. Such diamonds 56 Antoinette. During the French Revoluiion,
12 become more than just gemstones - they 57 which resulted in the execution of Louis XVI
13 become famous, even legendary. 58 and Marie Antoinette, French Blue was
14 Widely regarded as one of the largest 59 stolen and never recovered.
15 gem-quality diamonds ever found, the 60 Decades after the theft" of French Blue, a
t6 Cullinan diamond was found in a South 61 similar but smaller diamond emerged in the
17 African mine, weighing over 3,106 carats. 62 United Kingdom. While history is unclear as
t8 The original diamond was then split into 63 to how, this diamond became the property of
19 over 100 separate stones. The two largest 64 Thomas Hope and was henceforth known as
20 stones, the Cullinan I & II, were set into the 65 the Hope Diamond. The diamond would go
21 Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, with 66 on to change hands many times, becoming
22 the former and larger set into the scepter and 67 the property ofjewelers, heiresses, dukes,
2i the latter and smaller set into the crown. 68 lords, and possibly even a sultan.
24 Though the Cullinan lweighed only l7o/o of 69 Though the Hope Diamond is beautiful
25 the original, its still-prodigious size earned it 70 by many physical standards, it is the
26 the nickname Great Star of Africa. 71 diamond's long, rich, and sometimes
27 Diamonds are not only prized for their 72 mysterious history that truly sets it apart
28 size, but are also valued for their color - or 73 from other famous diamonds. The diamond
29 lack thereof - and clarity. Discovered in 74 is surrounded by intrigue and enigma, which
30 Zaire,the Millennium Star is far from the 75 over time has turned speculation into fact
31 largest diamond in the world. However, the 76 and fact into legend. Many believe the
)/an Millennium Star is actually the second- 77 diamond to be cursed, citing the unfavorable
,,
JJ largest colorless, flawless diamond in the 78 fates of many of the diamond's owners as
34 world. The diamond possesses no internal or 79 proof. The diamond became so well-known
35 external imperfections nor does it contain 80 that newspapers around the world published
36 any chemical discolorations. 8t stories about how the diamond had brought
a-
J/ Many diamonds become famous because 82 misfortune to its owners.
3B of their physical attributes. The Amarillo 83 Though Cullinanlandthe Millennium
39 Starlight, Eye of Brahma, Heart of Eternity, 84 Star are estimated to be more valuable than
40 and Mountain of Light are just a few of the 85 the Hope Diamond, it's possible that many
41 many diamonds that have come to exemplify 86 more people have heard of the latter than the
42 perfection in either size, color, or quality. 87 former. And while color, size, and quality
43 Some diamonds, however, transcend mere 88 matter when judging diamonds,the Hope
44 fame and become truly legendary despite 89 Diamond suggests that they aren't
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31. The passage is primarily concerned with 34. Which best describes the organization of
. lines 46-68?
(A) listing every famous diamond in the
world. (A) A gemstone is described in detail.
(B) explaining how objects can be (B) A chronological list of events is
valuable for different reasons. presented.
(C) documenting the criteria for (C) The qualities important in gemstones
evaluating the value of diamonds. is emphasized.
(D) describing the experience of looking (D) The legend and lore surounding a
and handling a perfect diamond. gemstone is explained.

32.In lines 14-36, the author cites the Great 35. According to lines 69-82, the author
Star of Africa andthe Millennium Star as suggests that the Hope Diamond
prime examples of diamonds
(A) is actually just a legend and does not
(A) that are part of royal crown jewels. exist.
(B) that are surrounded by myth and (B) is responsible for the execution of
legend. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
(C) exhibiting superior craftsmanship and (C) is evidence that physical properties
cut. alone don't determine a diamond,s
(D) possessing extraordinaryphysical worth.
properties. (D) is more valuable than the Great Star
of Africa and the Mountain of Light
33. In line 43, "transcend" most nearly means combined.

(A) become. 36. Throughout the passage, the author uses

(B) change. the proper names of diamonds in order to
(C) exceed.
(D) ruin. (A) describe each diamond,s appearance.
(B) emphasize the importance and fame
of these diamonds.
(C) explain how the diamond,s
appearance affects its name.
(D) illustrate the clarity, color, and size
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answer from the four
in this section is followed by four answei choices. Select the best
Each question bubbles on
booklet. Remember to fiIl in the corresponding
*r*", choices. You may write in your test
your answer sheet.

Example Answer
Example: Ann has twice as

manv books as Bob' Bob has

twicl as many books as CindY'
A B co
If CindY has 20 books, how
many books does Ann have?

(A) 5
(B) 10
(c) 40
(D) 80

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1. The first five terms of an arithmetic 4. The stem-and-leaf plot below shows the
sequence of numbers are shown. number of guests a hotel had each night last
. month.
-10,4,2,8,14
Stem Leaf
What is the 50th term of this sequence?
11 13 357 7

(A) 284
t2 36 779
(B) 286 13 01 5 67 99
(c) 288 T4 00 t24
(D) 2e0 15 56 99
t6 77 9
Which expression is equivalent to the
expression x2 lO0? - What is the range of the number of guests?

(A) (x - t0)2 (A) 8

(B) (x + 10)2 (B) is
(C) (x 10)(x + 10)
- (c) 30
(D) x(x - 100) (D) 58

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J. The box-and-whisker plot shows the number 5, A rectangular prism has a length of x, a
ofburgers sold by a restaurant each day width of 2x, and a depth ofy. What is the
during the month of July. volume of the prism?
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(A) xy"
(B) 2xy
(c) 2*'y
(D) 2*'y
s00 600 700 800 900 1000
6. If 9x - 15 : 30, what is the value of
Which value represents the third quartile of 27x-40?
the data?
(A) 80
(A) 600 (B) 8s
(B) 700 (c) e0
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7. Nathan's robot can fold towels four times as 10. Find the slope of the line that passes through
fast as Nathan. In one minute Nathan and points (1,10) and (10,-5).
his robot can fold atotal of 40 towels. How
many towels can Nathan's robot fold in one
(A) _T
minute? J

(A) 3o (B) _1
5
(B) 32 ^1
(c) 3s
(D) 36 5
5
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results of a poll asking people what their

favorite animal is. 40 people chose giraffe. 1 1. A standard deck of 52 playing cards
If the central angle of the portion of the includes 4 jacks and 4 kings. If one card is
graph representing giraffe is 30o, how many chosen at random, and then returned to the
people chose an animal other than giraffe? deck, and a second card is chosen at random,
what is the probability that the first card
(A) 180 chosen will be ajack and the second card
(B) 240 chosen will be a king?
(c) 440
(D) 480 (A)
8

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9. The formula used to find the volume of a
A (B) 1*1
sohere is V: 1nr3 . where r is the radius. A 13 13
r^

sphere has a volume

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the radius of this sphere? L?
(D) 'x"
(A) 3
52 52
(B) e
(c) 12. A setof 5 numbers has a mean of 10. What
13.s
additional number must be included in this
(D) 16
set to create a new set with a mean that is
15?

(A) 1s
(B) 20
(C) 40
(D) 60

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tall. At Tpm,her shadow is 9
13. Carrie is 5 feet 15. What is the result of the expression
feet long, as shown in the diagram. lx 1l [x -sl
I/r
lIl
li
[, ,r)* ln 3y)?

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5 tr.
li,;A
lzx
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I +-
),1 9ft lr., sy, I

(c) lzx - 41
At the same time, the shadow of a flagpole
is 45 feet long. What is the height of the lr, 6y)
flagpole? (D)
lzx - 41

(A) 14 feet
lr, sy)
(B) 25 feet 16. Line segment Ag hurendpoints at(-7,I)
(C) 27 feet
and (1,-5). How long is line segment AB?
(D) 41 feet
14. Which expression is equivalent to the
(A) 6 coordinate units
expression (x + a)(x - b)?
(B) 8 coordinate units
(C) 10 coordinate units
(A) x2-bx*ax-ab (D) 14 coordinate units
(B) x2+bx*ax-ab
(C) x2 - bx-t ax't ab
(D) x2-bx-ax*ab

17. Which of the following is the graph of the solution to l-5q - 5l > 5?

(A) -5 -.+ -i] -2 -1 0123,|it

(B) -5 -,1 -3 -2 -1 012:t4l-;

l')nl
(c) -+ -,) -) -t

(D) -5 -,1 -:.i -2 -1

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18. The measures of five of the angles of a 20.The grid shows three vertices of a square.
hexagon are shown in the diagram.
t:.

-l

-i t
13,So .:
241"
rl') o
ti
(i,$o 'l
-{j -} -.1 -:{ -: ".1
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-l a
(A) 57" -..1

(B) 135"
(c) 138.
(D) 747"

19. TriangleABC is shown. The length ofBZis Which could be the coordinates of the fourth
vertex ofthe square?

(A) (r,4)
(B) (3,3)
(c) (4,r)
(D) (4,2)

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21. Which expression is equivalent to the
expression 3c2d - 8c2rf - (2c3& - sc3*11
The value of which expression is equal to
the length of side lB ? (A) 5c3* -3c2d
(B) 3c3* - 5c2fr
(C) c3* -3c2d
(A) 8
(D) -8c3* + 5czd
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(B) sin27"
22. A club of 6 members must elect four
8
officers: President, Vice President,
8
(c) Secretary, and Treasurer. In how many
tan27o
different ways can they fill these positions?
tan27o
(D)
8
(A) 24
(B) 2s6
(c) 360
(D) 1,296
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23.The graph of a linejs shown.
25. Ay entomologist believes that acertain
type
of mosquito found across the northeastern
. United States is causing disease in humans.
She wants to test a sample of mosquitoes
to
find out. From which sample.un ,h" obtain
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the most reliable results?
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2 (A) 5,000 mosquitoes found in sub-Saharan

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California
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-it York and Maine
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of
What is the equation of the line? goldfish owned by each student in a class.

Number of Number of Students

(A) y:-4x*2 Owning That
(B) y:-4x+6 Goldfish
Number of Goldfish
(C) y--3x+2 0 9
(D) y:-3x+6 1 5
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(x + 1)@ -2): 0 hue? 4 1
x'-7 What is the range oJm. autaZ

(A) 4 and-Z (A) 4

(B) 2 and 4 (B) s
(C) i and -1 (c) 8
(D) 7,-1,2, and 4 (D) e

27.What is the value of

(A) 4x12
(B) 4x72
(C) 8xt2
(D) 8x72

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28. Which graph represents the solution set for 4 S2j + 3 < l i?
(A) -5 -,1 -:J -2 -1

(B) -5 -,1 -iJ -,2 -1 0 ,l lr

(c)

(D)

29. Which is the most reasonable unit to use 33. What is the value of the numerical
when measuring the weight of a cruise ship?
.
expresslon
7.2x l01o .
in scientific notation?
(A) kilograms SJ. 10_
(B) liters (A) 9.0 x 1016
(C) grams (B) 9.0 x 10rs
(D) kilometers (C) 9.0 x 1Ora
30. What is the solution set for x2 :400?
(D) 9.0 x 10s
34. A circle with radius 4 inches is missing a
(A) 20 portion, as shown.
(B) 20i
(c) + 20
(D) + 2oi

31.If a and b are prime numbers, what is the

least common multiple of 2a,4ab, and,6b2?

(A) 12ab2
(B) 12ab
(C) 2ab2
(D) Zab

32.What is the value of the expression Which expression represents the area of the
Jlso aa t shaded region?

(A) 12n+ 8
(A) 2 (B) 72n + 16
(B) 6 (C) l6n + 8
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35. There are 0.305 nleters in one foot. There 37. The shaded figure has an area of 64 m2
are 3 feet in 1 yard. A woman is jogging at
a rate of 80 meters per minute. Which
expression has a value equal to the woman,s
speed, in yards per hour?

(A) 80x 60
0.305x 3

(B) 80x 3
0.305x 60

(C) 0'305x 60
80x 3 What is the perimeter of the shaded figure,
in meters?
(D) 0'305x 3
80x60 (A) 14
(B) 18
(c) 28
36. Adam has a standard deck of 52 playing (D) 36
cards, which includes 4 queens. If he picks
out a queen and puts it in his pocket, what is
the probability that the second card he picks 38. J5 can be described as which of the
out will also be a queen? following?

(A) 3 (A) reiil number

52 (B) natural number
(C) rational number
(B) 3
(D) complex number
51

(C) 1,.1
52 s2
(D) !*a
52 s1

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39. The diameter of the cone shown is half its 41. Alice, Bob, and Carol picked an average of
height. The formula used to find the volume 85 peaches. If Alice picked 105 peaches,
of the cone is y: ! r2hn where r is the . what is the average of the number of
3 peaches Bob and Carol picked?
radius of the cone and histhe height of the
cone. (A) 20
(B) 40
(c) s0
(D) 7s ,

t
12 cm 42.Last night, Michael had 4 hours of
homework. Today, the teacher gave l\OYo
more homework. How many hours of
homework does Michael have tonight?
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If the height of the cone is 12 cm., what is
(A) 4
its volume, in cm3? (B) 6
(c) 8

(A) 36n (D) t2

(B) 108r
(C) 144n
(D) 432n 43. Each square in the grid shown has an area of
4 in2.

40. If -* : n, then what is the value of x?

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25+9

(A) 34
(B) 1

(c)
(D)
1

34
l-i
0

What is the area of the shaded region?

(A) 40 in2
(B) 44 in2
(C) 48 inz
(D) 52 in2
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44. A quadrilateral is shown. 45. An art dealer bought a painting for $750 and
then sold it for $600. What is the percent
. decrease in the price of the painting?

100" (A) ts%

(B) 20%
(c) 2s%
11 (D) 30%
A ,
Lori has taken four tests so far in her math
What is the value of x? class. Her scores on these tests are 94,100,
88, and 80. The score on her final exam will
(A) 70 be counted twice in her mean. What is the
(B) 100 lowest score she can get on her final exam
(c) 110 and have a mean score of no less than 92?
(D) 120
(E) 200
(F) 1e0
(c) 100
(H) es

46. A solution set is graphed on the number line shown.

- l; -t') -t) -(; -jt t2 lt'.,

The solution set of which inequality is shown?

(A) lx+71 <5.

(B) lx * 71< 5
(C) lx + 51,<,7
(D) lx - 51< 7

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