SAT Prep 1

In Passage 1, Beveridge asserts that the resources and immensity of the United States constitute a

• A) safeguard against foreign invasion

• B) replication of conditions in Europe

• C) divine gift to the American people

• D) source of envy for people in other countries.

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CCSS.RL.7.7

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In the second paragraph of Passage 1 (lines 26-41), the commands given by Beveridge mainly serve to

• A) remind the audience of its civic responsibilities.

• B) anticipate the benefits of a proposed policy.

• C) emphasize the urgency of a national problem.

• D) refute arguments that opponents have advanced.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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CCSS.RI.3.9

As used in line 72, “recalled” most nearly means

• A) repeated.

• B) retracted.

• C) rejected

• D) remembered.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

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It can reasonably be inferred from Passage 2 that Bryan considers the preference for national sovereignty over foreign rule to be a

• A) reaction to the excesses of imperial governments in the modern era.

• B) sign that the belief in human equality is widespread.

• C) testament to the effects of the foreign policy of the United States.

• D) manifestation of an innate drive in humans toward self-rule.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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

• A) Lines 53-56 (“If the... Henry”)

• B) Lines 72-73 (“It goes... influence”)

• C) Lines 79-81 (“He never... master”)

• D) Lines 82-85 (“Those... nation”)

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CCSS.RI.2.9

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CCSS.RL.7.1

As used in line 85, “calculate” most nearly means

• A) evaluate.

• B) design.

• C) assume.

• D) multiply.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

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In developing their respective arguments, Beveridge (Passage 1) and Bryan (Passage 2) both express admiration for the

• A) founding and history of the United States.

• B) vibrancy and diversity of American culture.

• C) worldwide history of struggles for independence.

• D) idealism that permeates many aspects of American society.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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Which choice best describes a central difference between how Beveridge (Passage 1) and Bryan (Passage 2) view the concept of liberty as it is realized in the United States?

• A) Beveridge presents it as the direct inheritance of European colonization, whereas Bryan presents it as a sharp break from earlier governments in Europe.

• B) Beveridge considers it so exemplary as to justify conquest of other regions, whereas Bryan warns that its exemplary quality would be undermined by imperial expansion.

• C) Beveridge argues that it arose organically as the United States matured, whereas Bryan argues that it was present from the country’s beginnings.

• D) Beveridge regards it as a model that should be shared with other countries, whereas Bryan believes that it is unique to the United States and could not work elsewhere.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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CCSS.RI.2.9

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It can most reasonably be inferred from Passage 2 that Bryan would criticize the vision of American governance of island territories that Beveridge presents in Passage 1 for being

• A) unrealistic, since most Americans would be unwilling to relocate to distant islands

• B) deceptive, since economic domination would be the true goal of the American government.

• C) impractical, since the islanders would insist upon an equal distribution of resources.

• D) naive, since the islanders would object to being governed by Americans.

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CCSS.RL.7.7

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Which choice from Passage 2 provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A) Lines 42-48 (“If it... ability”)

• B) Lines 49-50 (“The Filipinos... living”)

• C) Lines 50-53 (“Our... government”)

• D) Lines 56-59 (“When... men”)

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