Test Prep- 11/19/2020

Question 1: What does the phrase “in a nutshell” mean as it is used in paragraph 7?

• to be honest

• only minor details

• in my opinion

• to put it concisely

Question 2: Which three quotations should be included in an accurate summary of the passage?

• “People have lots of reasons for owning pets.” (paragraph 1)

• “People and animals have a long history of living together and bonding.” (paragraph 2)

• “About two-thirds of U.S. households now own at least one pet.” (paragraph 4)

• “Several small or anecdotal studies have uncovered intriguing connections between human health and animal interactions.” (paragraph 6)

• “The investigators discussed findings to date and ways to improve ongoing research.” (paragraph 8)

Question 3: According to the passage, what effect does pet ownership have on children?

• Pet ownership encourages children to be more physically active.

• Pet ownership helps children build unconditional trust.

• Pet ownership inspires children to learn more about animals.

• Pet ownership teaches children responsibility.

Question 4: What can the reader infer from the information provided in paragraph 10?

• More married people have pets than those who are not married.

• Pets can be a treatment strategy for doctors to use with patients who have high blood pressure.

• The emotional bond formed with a pet can be stronger than human friendship.

• It is common for people to wait to get a pet until after they are married so that they have help with taking care of the pet.

Question 5: Part A

What does the speaker mean by the phrase “I would not sit in the scorner’s seat” as it is used in line 13?

• He realizes it is important for him to point out the mistakes of others.

• He thinks it is difficult to be surrounded by weaker men.

• He feels others are missing out on life because they are waiting for directions.

• He knows it is not his place to judge because he is no better than his fellow men.

Question 6: Part B

Which two sets of lines reinforce the answer to Part A?

• “Let me live in a house by the side of the road,

  Where the race of men go by,” (lines 9-10)

• “The men who are good and the men who are bad,

  As good and as bad as I.” (lines 11-12)

• “The men who are faint with the strife.

  But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears,” (lines 20-21)

• “Nor live in my house by the side of the road

  Like a man who dwells alone.” (lines 31-32)

• “They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong,

  Wise, foolish—so am I.” (lines 35-36)

Question 7: Which set of lines from the poem supports the idea that the speaker is understanding of the feelings of his fellow men?

• “There are hermit souls that live withdrawn

  In the peace of their self-content;” (lines 1-2)

• “Let me live in a house by the side of the road,

  Where the race of men go by,” (lines 9-10)

• “I see from my house by the side of the road,

  By the side of the highway of life,” (lines 17-18)

• “But still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice,

  And weep with the strangers that moan.” (lines 29-30)

Question 8: Which central idea is expressed in lines 25-28?

• Everyone’s futures will have both easy days and difficult days.

• It is difficult to travel long distances without becoming lonely.

• Men can find peace by exploring the nature around them.

• Most people focus only on the negative events in their lives.

Question 9: According to lines 33-40, what does the speaker think of his fellow men?

• All men are affected by the negativity in the world around them.

• All men can learn from mistakes made in their youths.

• All men have something to offer and can thrive when supported by others.

• All men need places to rest and recover after long days of working.

Question 10: What do lines 1-8 reveal about the speaker?

• He desires to live somewhere by himself.

• He enjoys the opportunity to observe other people.

• He longs for the opportunity to discover new places.

• He understands those who do not appreciate solitude.