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1. 
PASSAGE ONE (Questions 1-6) 1. Which of the following best states the topic of the passage?
A.
A) Differences between Bigfoot and Sasquatch
B.
B) A description of Bigfoot
C.
C) Where Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, can be found
D.
D) The creature Bigfoot and its questionable existence
2. 
The word "noted" in line 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A.
A) Reported
B.
B) Written in a letter
C.
C) Refuted
D.
D) Discussed
3. 
It is implied in the passage that Bigfoot would probably NOT like to live
A.
A) in Oregon
B.
B) in the Pacific Northwest
C.
C) on coastal plains
D.
D) in mountainous areas
4. 
Which of the following is NOT true about the appearance of Bigfoot?
A.
A) Its armas and neck look like those on an ape.
B.
B) Its arms are covered with fur.
C.
C) It is short-necked.
D.
D) It walks like an ape.
5. 
The expression Homo sapiens in line 7 is closest in meaning to
A.
A) ape
B.
B) creature
C.
C) human
D.
D) furry animal
6. 
According to the passage, how do experts feel about the evidence concerning Bigfoot's existence?
A.
A) They feel certain as to its existence.
B.
B) They are not yet certain.
C.
C) They are sure that it does not exist.
D.
D) They feel that all the evidence is fake.
7. 
PASSAGE TWO (Questions 7-13) 7. The paragraph preceding the passage most probably discusses
A.
A) further uses of epinephrine
B.
B) the treatment of cardiac arrest
C.
C) a different hormone
D.
D) the secretions of the adrenal glands
8. 
What is another name for epinephrine?
A.
A) Adrenal glands
B.
B) Stressful situation
C.
C) Bronchi
D.
D) Adrenaline
9. 
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a result of the release of epinephrine in the blood?
A.
A) Sever asthma
B.
B) An increase in blood pressure
C.
C) higher heartbeat
D.
D) Increased energy
10. 
It is implied in the passage that increased heartbeat
A.
A) harms the body
B.
B) causes the release of epinephrine
C.
C) is helpful in combating the stressful situation
D.
D) is useful in treating asthma
11. 
The passage indicates that epinephrine is used in the treatment of all of the following EXCEPT
A.
A) asthma
B.
B) high blood pressure
C.
C) serious allergic reactions
D.
D) heart problems
12. 
What are the "bronchi" in line 9?
A.
A) A large muscle
B.
B) Air passages
C.
C) The lungs
D.
D) Part of the heart
13. 
Which of the following best expresses the organization of the information in the passage?
A.
A) Epinephrine and adrenaline
B.
B) Various effects of epinephrine on the body
C.
C) Causes of sudden stress
D.
D) Epinephrine's natural functions and further applications
14. 
PASSAGE THREE (Questions 14-18) 14. The passage states that all the following occurred prior to 1933 EXCEPT that
A.
A) many banks went under
B.
B) many bank patrons were afraid of losing their deposits
C.
C) a lot of money was withdrawn
D.
D) Governor Comstock canceled all banking activities in Michigan
15. 
The word "moratorium" in line 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A.
A) Death
B.
B) Temporary cessation
C.
C) Murder
D.
D) Slow decline
16. 
The passage indicates that the moratorium declared by Roosevelt affected
A.
A) the banks in Michigan
B.
B) the banks in most of the United States
C.
C) only the financially unhealthy banks
D.
D) all the banks in the United States
17. 
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A.
A) Congress did not give any special priority to the banking situation.
B.
B) The Emergency Banking Act helped all banks to reopen.
C.
C) Ten percent of the country's money was in financially unhealthy banks.
D.
D) Ninety percent of the banks reopened by the middle of March.
18. 
Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A.
A) A theme followed by an example
B.
B) A problem and a solution
C.
C) Opposing viewpoints of an issue
D.
D) A problem and its causes
19. 
PASSAGE FOUR (Questions 19-31) 19. The main idea of the passage is that Benjamin Franklin
A.
A) worked at a newspaper owned by his half-brother James
B.
B) was known for his many and varied accomplishments
C.
C) was involved in a prank at a New England newspaper
D.
D) dealt creatively with a problem early in his amazing career
20. 
It is NOT mentioned in the passage that Benjamin Franklin was recognized for his achievements in
A.
A) diplomacy
B.
B) science
C.
C) psychology
D.
D) public service
21. 
The expression "headed for" in line 3 could best be replaced by
A.
A) moving in the direction of
B.
B) serving as a leader of
C.
C) at the top of
D.
D) climbing up
22. 
How did young Benjamin feel about the idea of spending time as an apprentice printer?
A.
A) He was overjoyed.
B.
B) He was discontented.
C.
C) He was amused.
D.
D) He was satisfied.
23. 
The expression "Unbeknownst to" could best be replaced by which of the following?
A.
A) On behalf of
B.
B) In regard to
C.
C) Without the knowledge of
D.
D) Without consideration for
24. 
It can be determined from the passage that Benjamin and James
A.
A) were not related
B.
B) had one parent in common
C.
C) were distant cousins
D.
D) had the same parents
25. 
The letters that Benjamin wrote
A.
A) had a serious tone
B.
B) were sent to city officials
C.
C) were about life as an inventor
D.
D) did not include Benjamin's name
26. 
The word "mocked" in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A.
A) was complimentary
B.
B) made fun of
C.
C) cried over
D.
D) paid attention to
27. 
The pronoun "they" in line 11 refers to
A.
A) citizens
B.
B) letters
C.
C) readers
D.
D) officials
28. 
It is implied in the passage that, when city officials read the letters, they
A.
A) laughed at them
B.
B) paid no attention
C.
C) got angry
D.
D) agreed with the content
29. 
The word "headed" in line 16 could best be replaced by
A.
A) led
B.
B) located
C.
C) aimed
D.
D) mounted
30. 
What eventually happened as a result of Benjamin's letters?
A.
A) Benjamin became an apprentice printer.
B.
B) James was given control of the paper.
C.
C) James laughed at the joke.
D.
D) Benjamin got out of his contract.
31. 
In which paragraph does the author describe the outcome of Benjamin Franklin's letter-writing campaign?
A.
A) The first paragraph
B.
B) The second paragraph
C.
C) The third paragraph
D.
D) The fourth paragraph