Lesson 14 Part 2

Read the Passage on the left column on page 112, then answer the next 2 questions

(when you're done reading the passage type "done" to proceed to the questions)

(a)  

1. The primary function of the passage is to

• A)  describe a pattern of behavior

• B)  identify a growing conflict

• C)  portray an uncommon event

• D)  condone an instance of neglect

• E)  analyze a fundamental motivation

2. Lines 10-12 (" "Be ... that") would best be
 characterized as a

• A)  harsh judgment of a blunt command

• B)  total mockery of a nostalgic sentiment

• C)  straightforward reading of an ironic comment

• D)  wistful recollection of an old-fashioned

  attitude

• E)  mild criticism of a commonplace expression

Read the Passage on the right column on page 112, then answer the next 2 questions

(when you're done reading the passage type "done" to proceed to the questions)

(a)  

1. In the first two sentences (lines 1-6), scientists are presented as all of the following EXCEPT

• A)  predisposed

• B)  determined

• C)  inherently logical

• D)  somewhat idiosyncratic

• E)  overly zealous

2. In context, the reference to "the ultimate referee" (lines 7-8) serves to emphasize the need for

• A)  agility

• B)  objectivity

• C)  commitment

• D)  artistry

• E)  conflict

Read the Passage on the left column on page 113, then answer the next 2 questions

(when you're done reading the passage type "done" to proceed to the questions)

(a)  

1. As presented in the opening sentence, the task of the oceanographers is most similar to that of

• A)  lawyers presenting a case to a jury

• B)  explorers climbing a previously unscaled

  mountain

• C)  investigators trying to solve a mystery

• D)  doctors performing delicate surgery

• E)  researchers applying a new methodology

2. Lines 6-7 ("These days . .. water") serve primarily to

• A)  cite an authority

• B)  suggest an option

• C)  defend a position

• D)  provide a transition

• E)  offer a qualification

Read the Passage on the right column on page 113, then answer the next 2 questions

(when you're done reading the passage type "done" to proceed to the questions)

(a)