SAT PREP The Strangeness of Beauty passage

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

• One character argues with another character who intrudes on her home.

• One character receives a surprising request from another character

• One character reminisces about choices she has made over the years.

Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?

• A careful analysis of a traditional practice

• B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter

• C) A definitive response to a series of questions

As used in line 1 and line 65, “directly” most nearly means

• A) frankly.

• B) confidently.

• C) without mediation.

Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?

• A) She will consider his proposal inappropriate.

• B) She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity.

• C) She will consider his unscheduled visit an imposition

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A) Line 33 (“His voice... refined”)

• B) Lines 49-51 (“You... mind”)

• C) Lines 63-64 (“Please... proposal”)

In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with

• A) affection but not genuine love.

• B) objectivity but not complete impartiality.

• C) respect but not utter deference.

The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

• A) describe a culture.

• B) criticize a tradition.

• C) analyze a reaction.

As used in line 2, “form” most nearly means

• A) appearance.

• B) custom.

• C) structure.

Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is “a matter of urgency” (line 32)?

• A) He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi.

• B) He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else.

• C) He has been offered an attractive job in another country.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A) Line 39 (“I don’t... you”)

• B) Lines 39-42 (“Normally... community”)

• C) Lines 58-59 (“Depending... Japan”)