This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Act > Act Reading – Quiz 22 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Act Reading Quiz 22 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Read the ..... VERY CAREFULLY! A) Passages. B) Questions. C) Directions before the test. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Questions. 2. What type of questions focus on the meaning of words in context? A) Literal Comprehension questions. B) Vocabulary in Context questions. C) Text Structure questions. D) Inference questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vocabulary in Context questions. 3. In which year was the Homestead Act enacted? A) 1875. B) 1862. C) 1850. D) 1900. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1862. 4. What should students focus on when answering 'Function' questions? A) Understanding the author's intent behind the text. B) Identifying the main idea of the passage. C) Understanding why a specific part of the text is included and its role in the overall passage. D) Summarizing the entire passage in their own words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Understanding why a specific part of the text is included and its role in the overall passage. 5. The primary function of the fifth paragraph ..... A) Describe the renovation . B) Shift the passage . C) Explain the methods . D) Introduce the passage's . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shift the passage . 6. The final outcome of the story A) Climax. B) Exposition. C) Conflict. D) Resolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Resolution. 7. One way to find the main idea of an entire passage is to check the ..... A) Middle paragraphs. B) First paragraph. C) Last paragraph. D) First and last paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) First and last paragraph. 8. The rabbit burrowed into ..... hole in the ground. A) It's. B) Its. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Its. 9. Based on the narrator's account, the woman's approach to dreaming the narrator's dreams is best described as: A) Confrontational and powerful. B) Enthusiastic and playful. C) Precise and confident. D) Self-conscious and secretive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-conscious and secretive. 10. Pick the ..... answer first because it is often correct. A) Shorter. B) Longer. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shorter. 11. The who or the what of a passage + the most important information about the who or the what. A) Main idea. B) Moral. C) Tone. D) Summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Main idea. 12. Twice in this century, in 1969 and 1979, the international money market had no order. Everything seemed upset. The value of money changed from hour to hour. People began to look through their jewelry for unwanted pieces to sell. The price of gold was changing so fast that no one knew what would happen. Which sentence is the main idea? A) Sentence 2. B) Sentence 1. C) Sentence 5. D) Sentence 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sentence 5. 13. What is the main characteristic of the deceptive language trap? A) Use of direct quotes. B) Twisting details from the passage. C) Inclusion of keywords. D) Providing true statements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Twisting details from the passage. 14. The fifth paragraph (lines 53-70) suggests that one of the main causes of pruning is: A) The strengthening of synapses. B) The use of flashcards. C) An insufficient number of genes. D) A lack of stimulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A lack of stimulation. 15. Choose the following question type that best describes the example below:"Based on the passage, which of the following statements best describes the overall attitude of the narrator?" A) Big Picture Questions. B) Little Picture/Detail Questions. C) Vocabulary in Context Questions. D) Development and Function Questions. E) Inference Questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Big Picture Questions. 16. The passage implies that the design of the new panda exhibit at the National Zoo was intended to: A) Warn visitors about the dangers of panda extinction. B) Provide a place for visitors to keep cool during hot weather. C) Give visitors a chance to experience some elements of panda habitat. D) Reproduce the size and style of the original panda exhibit. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give visitors a chance to experience some elements of panda habitat. 17. In the fictional passage, if a character(s) have a challenge, obstacle, struggle, indecision, disagreement, or are or aren't liked by others, that is called a ..... ? A) Plot. B) Foreshadowing. C) A bad day. D) A conflict. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A conflict. 18. Saturn's moon, Titan may possibly have some microscopic organisms, or tiny life forms. "Microscopic organisms" means ..... A) Saturn's moon. B) Tiny life forms. C) Titan. D) Possibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tiny life forms. 19. Which of the following are explanation given by the narrator as to why the Lawyer used the ship's only cushion?I. He was very old.II. He would not allow anyone else to use it. III. He was greatly respected by the ship's crew. A) I and II only. B) I only. C) I and III only. D) II only. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I and III only. 20. What is a "formula" in mathematics? A) A mathematical equation. B) A set of instructions. C) A detailed explanation. D) A hypothesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mathematical equation. 21. It can be reasonably inferred from the passage that the reason why Justin must change the radio station (line 69) is because: A) He wanted to sulk in his misery with a sad song. B) He felt the need to rid his mind of everything about the date. C) He suddenly despised pop music only because his date enjoyed it. D) He prefers 80's music to pop music. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He felt the need to rid his mind of everything about the date. 22. The topic sentence in a summary should include the author's name and the thesis of the article. A) Usually. B) Sometimes. C) Never. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Usually. 23. Based on this passage, what might you assume about the author? A) He or she is in love with the woman on the dam. B) He or she has spent some time in the country. C) He or she is an expert horse rider. D) He or she lives in a big city. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He or she has spent some time in the country. 24. In which section should you pay close attention to the narrator and how the narrator reacts ..... A) Prose Fiction. B) Natural Science. C) Social Science. D) Humanities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prose Fiction. 25. Mark answer to #2 here. A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 26. When guessing, you should always use the same ordinal answer choice. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. You need to be able to draw conclusions about the author's ..... and ..... A) Mood/theme. B) Ideas/style. C) Voice/method. D) Name/ hobbies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Voice/method. 28. What was the presumed location for the third attack which was thwarted? A) Washington DC. B) New York City. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Washington DC. 29. The passage indicates that the man in the book-cover photograph represents: A) The author at age eighteen, contemplating a philosophical issue. B) The author at age seventeen, thinking about enrolling in college. C) Mr. Marsh, deep in scholarly thought. D) Descartes, wondering what could be known. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The author at age eighteen, contemplating a philosophical issue. 30. The main idea of the fourth paragraph (lines 55-67) is that: A) The natural-ice industry declined over several decades, leaving few traces of its magnitude. B) The arrival of the steam train signaled the demise of ice harvesting. C) Icehouses were extremely flammable and therefore few remain. D) In the 1950s, the natural-ice industry experienced a short-lived revival. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The natural-ice industry declined over several decades, leaving few traces of its magnitude. 31. The main purpose of the sixth paragraph (lines 40-48) is to: A) Explain why she gets upset when he leaves her. B) Show how intimate their relationship is. C) Tell the reader more about his voice. D) Illustrate his success. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Show how intimate their relationship is. 32. It can reasonably be inferred that by the mention of "cartwheels" in line 26, the author means to express her: A) Belief that John Smith's account of events is accurate. B) Doubt that Pocahontas was as old as previous accounts have suggested. C) Belief that different viewpoints on historical events can cause confusion. D) Concern that Pocahontas was too young to understand the rescue of John Smith. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Doubt that Pocahontas was as old as previous accounts have suggested. 33. The author compares his call for action to: A) A battle. B) The sounding of a medieval bell tower. C) An alarm clock. D) An imperative duty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sounding of a medieval bell tower. 34. The author refers to the village of Faridpur as a "phantom" (line 27) because: A) Even though she considers it to be her ancestral home, she has never been there. B) It is a part of the Indian mythology her mother told her about. C) Even though is was once part of India, it is not part of Bangladesh. D) She considers Manhattan, not Bangladesh, to be her home. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though she considers it to be her ancestral home, she has never been there. 35. What is the title of the third ACT Reading passage? (It will always be the third passage) A) Natural Science. B) Humanities. C) Literary Narrative. D) Social Science. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Humanities. 36. What is the author's purpose in a natural science passage? A) To entertain with a fictional story. B) To inform and explain scientific concepts. C) To persuade the reader to take action. D) To explore philosophical ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To inform and explain scientific concepts. 37. Lineages of ants move together.Lineages means A) Tribes. B) Measures. C) Individual. D) Spots. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tribes. 38. How many questions do you need to get correct on the Reading Test in order to achieve benchmark? A) 20. B) 23. C) 22. D) 21. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 21. 39. Anticipate (verb) A) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. B) Regard as probable; expect or predict. C) Entirely lacking or free from. D) Spread out over a large area; not concentrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regard as probable; expect or predict. 40. What should you focus on to understand the author's tone? A) The length of the passage. B) The choice of words and style. C) The number of paragraphs. D) The presence of dialogue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The choice of words and style. 41. How many questions are there per reading passage on the test? A) 10 questions. B) 20 questions. C) 5 questions. D) 15 questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 10 questions. 42. Mark answer for #10 here. A) C. B) A. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) D. 43. It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that the woman most strongly desires to attain which of the following qualities from dreaming? A) Entertainment. B) Self-awareness. C) Relaxation. D) Self-control. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-awareness. 44. How many minutes are allocated for the ACT Reading Test? A) 40 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 35 minutes. D) 45 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 35 minutes. 45. What is the primary issue with answer choices that use extreme language? A) They are always correct. B) They may not accurately reflect the author's purpose. C) They are usually incorrect details. D) They are too vague. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are usually incorrect details. 46. As it is used in line 35, the word convoluted most nearly means: A) Precise. B) Interesting. C) Confusing. D) Possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confusing. 47. In which passage you can expect to read about medicine, animals, space, or technology? A) Humanities. B) Natural Science. C) Social Science. D) Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Natural Science. 48. Which of the following is a detail ..... A) F. Some outdated . B) H. Photographs . C) G. A newly hung . D) J. A bell, the ringing . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) H. Photographs . 49. In what point of view does the narrator have unlimited knowledge and can describe every character's thoughts and interpret their behaviors? A) Second Person. B) First Person. C) Third Person Objective. D) Third Person Omniscient. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Third Person Omniscient. 50. How many questions are in the Reading section of the ACT exam? A) 30. B) 25. C) 35. D) 40. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 40. 51. Guessing on the ACT ..... A) Only works with short-answer questions. B) Is not allowed. C) Is the best way to make a perfect score. D) Is what you do when nothing else will work. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Is what you do when nothing else will work. 52. Which word best describes the mood of the Old Stone Mill? A) Loud. B) Frenzied. C) Apathetic. D) Tranquil. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tranquil. 53. Ambiguous (adjective) A) Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. B) Consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected. C) Concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. D) (of something bad) happen to someone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. 54. What score do you need to pass the ACT: A) 19. B) 18. C) 24. D) 21. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 18. 55. What does the passages state is one of the armadillo's greatest threats? A) Dogs. B) Farmers. C) Opossums. D) Cars. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cars. 56. What Afghani political organization supported Al-Qaeda? A) Taliban. B) Hezbollah. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Taliban. 57. The mandibles started to decelerate before they meet.Decelerate means. A) Slow down. B) Accelerate. C) Solve. D) Rise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slow down. 58. How many reading passages are there on the ACT Reading test? A) 2 passages. B) 3 passages. C) 4 passages. D) 5 passages. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4 passages. 59. How many sections are there in the reading test? A) 3. B) 4. C) 1. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 60. Which of the following best describes what the first paragraph reveals about her character? A) She has a rewarding and high-paying career. B) She earns money playing a flute. C) She is generous and pragmatic. D) She regrets not becoming a musician. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She is generous and pragmatic. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAct Reading Quiz 1Act Reading Quiz 2Act Reading Quiz 3Act Reading Quiz 4Act Reading Quiz 5Act Reading Quiz 6Act Reading Quiz 7Act Reading Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books