ACT Reading Practice Test

Front

What does the word 'accord' most nearly mean?

Back

Agreement.

Front

What is the change in the stranger’s message when speaking to the boy versus Tetsuya?

Back

To the boy, he claims he wants to challenge Tetsuya, but to Tetsuya, he insists he only wants to demonstrate his own mastery.

Front

What does the word 'loaded' most nearly mean in the context used?

Back

Armed.

Front

What concept is highlighted in both Passage A and Passage B regarding attitudes towards the American and French Revolutions?

Back

The Enlightenment.

Front

How do Burke and Paine differ in their views on government?

Back

Burke believed that good governments give equal attention to liberty and order, while Paine believed that liberty was most important.

Front

Define 'Enlightenment' in the context of revolutions.

Back

A philosophical movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority, influencing revolutionary thought.

Front

What is the significance of the American Revolution in the context of Enlightenment ideas?

Back

It exemplified the application of Enlightenment principles, advocating for liberty and democratic governance.

Front

What role did Thomas Paine play in the American Revolution?

Back

He was a political activist and author of 'Common Sense,' advocating for independence from Britain.

Front

What is the main argument of Edmund Burke regarding the French Revolution?

Back

He criticized the revolution for its radicalism and believed in preserving established institutions.

Front

How does the concept of 'liberty' differ between Burke and Paine?

Back

Burke saw liberty as balanced with order, while Paine prioritized liberty above all.