ACT Reading Mini Quiz 2

It can be reasonably inferred from the passage that the author would agree with which of the following statements?

• Responsible adults should not choose unhealthy foods.

• It is the fault of the individual consumer for gaining weight.

• Restaurants like KFC should not continue to introduce unhealthy menu items in the US.

• The KFC Double Down is a delicious sandwich.

Answer explanation

The author suggests throughout the passage, especially in the last paragraph, that restaurants aren’t at fault for Americans’ increasing weight. Nowhere does he make any claim that the Double Down is delicious, either.

The author’s tone throughout the passage can best be described as:

• frantic.

• nostalgic.

• candid.

• desperate.

Answer explanation

Candid means honest and direct, which the author seems to be.

In lines 32-33, the author suggests that Yum Brands learned that:

• to introduce over-the-top menu items in a health conscious nation can be a poor decision.

• the KFC Double Down was unsuccessful in test markets.

• Pizza Hut required a menu item that was as unique as KFC’s Double Down.

• American tastes would not enjoy a hot dog and pizza creation.

Answer explanation

Line 30 states, “preferring healthier options.” Even though the question refers to later lines, readers should look for information immediately before and after the lines in question.

The information in lines 66-67 most strongly implies that members of Epic Meal Time:

• celebrate their creations.

• revel in eating the entire mountain of food.

• show off for the sake of being on YouTube.

• rejoice in eating high calorie foods for subsequent intense work outs.

Answer explanation

The lines do not suggest what happens after they attempt to eat their creations, nor do the lines suggest that they are just showing off. F is the best choice.

As it is revealed in the passage, the author’s attitude toward novelty food is one of:

• faint concern.

• exasperated pleading.

• warm amusement.

• unbridled anticipation.

Answer explanation

Reading the entire passage should give the reader the idea that the author thinks novelty food has a place in the eating experience and enjoys the fact that people like novelty foods.

The passage indicates that which of the following is an important factor when creating novelty foods?

• Media coverage.

• Availability to the public.

• Unconventional cooking combinations.

• Public demand.

Answer explanation

Media coverage, availability to the public, and public demand are not necessarily important to the home cook, and as it was stated in the passage, many innovations are created at home. Unconventional methods or combinations of foods are what make something a novelty.

Based on information in the passage, the most reasonable inference that can be made about the Epic Meal Time group is that:

• they seek fame and fortune.

• they enjoy creating over-the-top foods.

• they are sponsored by fast food companies.

• they provide a fat counter on their videos to caution viewers.

Answer explanation

Though YouTube can be an avenue for fame and fortune for some, it’s not likely the most logical reason for their escapades (A). There is nothing in the passage to suggest a sponsorship (C), and the problem with D is this is not the only possible reason why the fat counter is shown.

The phrase “from Frankenstein’s kitchen” (lines 22-23) suggests which of the following?

• The excitement felt by the creators when finished making the Double Down is synonymous with creating life.

• Creating the Double Down produced immediate concern for Yum Brands.

• Using various parts from chicken and pig developed a concoction not suitable for human consumption.

• The creation of the Double Down was an invention of wild imagination.

Answer explanation

Though an allusion to the story of Frankenstein is made, the author suggests the Double Down was more about creativity and imagination.

The author’s overall message in the passage is that:

• consumers who are obese should avoid fast food.

• Epic Meal Time, though disgusting, is very entertaining.

• consumers should have a choice to eat whatever they want and should not be ostracized.

• novelty food items should be part of every fast food restaurant.

Answer explanation

A and D are never suggested in the passage, and B is only a possible main idea for one paragraph. For the passage as a whole, C is the best option.

The discussion of healthy food choices in the first paragraph (lines 1-17) can function in the passage in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

• It provides the reader with important background about the history of fast food restaurant menu options and where restaurants are now focused.

• It enables the reader to understand the author’s disgruntled attitude about health fanatics.

• It helps create a contrast between healthy options and unhealthy ones.

• It provides information that will be drawn upon throughout the article about fast food restaurant criticism.

Answer explanation

The author’s attitude is mostly of acceptance for whatever one chooses to eathe or she simply must take responsibility for his or her choices.