AP English Language Quiz: Reading Multiple Choice Questions

What are the two types of questions in the reading section of the AP English Language exam?

• Essay writing and argument analysis questions

• Grammar and punctuation questions

• Reading comprehension and vocabulary questions

• Rhetorical analysis and style questions

What are the four steps recommended for approaching the reading multiple choice section?

• Trace the main idea, categorize options, mark out words, and eliminate incorrect options

• Skim the passage, underline important details, summarize each paragraph, and answer the questions

• Read the passage multiple times, highlight key phrases, analyze the author's tone, and choose the best answer

• Identify the main characters, analyze the plot structure, identify the theme, and choose the correct answer

What is the purpose of tracing the main idea and noticing shifts in the passage?

• To understand the central argument and identify changes in focus or perspective

• To summarize each paragraph and create an outline of the passage

• To highlight key phrases and vocabulary words for further analysis

• To compare the passage with other similar texts and draw conclusions

How should you categorize the options in the multiple choice questions?

• Group them based on common words or ideas

• Eliminate options that are too similar to each other

• Choose the option that uses the most complex language

• Look for options that directly quote from the passage

What should you mark out when analyzing the options?

• Words that are repeated in the passage

• Words that do and do not answer each part of the question

• Words that are unrelated to the passage

• Words that are difficult to understand

Which option best reflects the writer's argument or thesis in the passage?

• "The filet-o-fish is more expensive than other menu items."

• "The filet-o-fish has risen in popularity in China."

• "McDonald's provides comfort and family to the author."

• "The author's cultural familiarity with the sandwich is conveyed."

In paragraph six, how does the writer contribute to the author's argument?

• By explaining the cultural significance of the filet-o-fish

• By discussing the popularity of McDonald's in China

• By highlighting the unique qualities of the author's order

• By emphasizing the sacrifices the author's parents have made

What is the main idea of the first paragraph of the passage?

• The writer's experiences versus others' excitement about the first Chinese McDonald's

• The writer's love for the filet-o-fish and its connection to her Chinese upbringing

• The writer's description of her family's view of McDonald's and their slow eating habits

• The writer's disappointment in not being able to eat at the first Chinese McDonald's

What is the main idea of the second third of the passage?

• The background and composition of the filet-o-fish

• The writer's nostalgia for her family and Chinese upbringing

• The rise in popularity of the filet-o-fish in China

• The writer's argument for why McDonald's is her favorite fast food

What is the main idea of the conclusion of the passage?

• The writer's proclivity for the filet-o-fish and its unusual qualities

• The changes in the filet-o-fish over time and the writer's nostalgia

• The sacrifices the writer's parents made for her and their love for the sandwich

• The writer's reflection on the past and present of the filet-o-fish