This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to the passage, when should you skim a passage? A) Before reading a dense passage. B) Always in dense passages. C) If you run out of time in a dense passage. D) Never in dense passages. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If you run out of time in a dense passage. 2. Which choice best states a central idea of the passage? A) National survival depends only on military strength. B) Equality must be defended through sacrifice and continued effort. C) Speeches are more important than actions. D) The battlefield should be preserved for tourism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Equality must be defended through sacrifice and continued effort. 3. [ ..... ] The coming decades will likely see more intense clustering of jobs, innovation, and productivity in a smaller number of bigger cities and city-regions. Some regions could end up bloated beyond the capacity of their infrastructure, while others struggle, their promise stymied by inadequate human or other resources. As used in line 55, "intense" most nearly means A) Emotional. B) Concentrated. C) Brilliant. D) Determined. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Concentrated. 4. What conclusion can be drawn about DptB activity based on the survival rates post-A. siceare infection? A) DptB activity significantly affects survival rates. B) DptB activity does not significantly affect survival rates. C) DptB activity enhances survival rates more than DptA. D) DptB activity is only effective against Providencia rettgeri. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DptB activity does not significantly affect survival rates. 5. Hunter was ..... when a high schooler pushed his little brother down and stole his bike. A) Belligerent. B) Fastidious. C) Maverick. D) Cantankerous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Belligerent. 6. A passage presents two opposing viewpoints on a controversial issue. Which argumentative strategy is being used, and what is its effect? A) Anecdote; it makes the text more personal. B) Counterargument; it strengthens the author's position by addressing opposing views. C) Hyperbole; it exaggerates the issue. D) Imagery; it creates a vivid picture. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Counterargument; it strengthens the author's position by addressing opposing views. 7. For painter Jacob Lawrence, being ..... was an important part of the artistic process. He paid close attention to the details of his Harlem neighborhood, capturing nuances in the beauty and vitality of the Black experience during the Harlem Renaissance and the Great Migration. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Skeptical. B) Observant. C) Critical. D) Confident. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Observant. 8. Public-awareness campaigns about the need to reduce single-use plastics can be successful, says researcher Kim Borg of Monash University in Australia, when these campaigns give consumers a choice:for example, Japan achieved a 40 percent reduction in plastic-bag use after cashiers were instructed to ask customers whether ..... wanted a bag. A) They. B) One. C) You. D) It. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They. 9. It can be inferred from the passage that A) Unusual changes in carbon dioxide level can be documented through natural changes. B) Scientists will never agree on when the ANthropocene epic began. C) Geological epochs are usually a result of human activity. D) Scientists have been recording carbon dioxide levels since before 1610. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unusual changes in carbon dioxide level can be documented through natural changes. 10. Fill in the blank with the correct verb form:The schedule of classes often ..... new students. (Singular Subject/Plural Verb) A) Confuses. B) Confuse. C) Confusing. D) Confused. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Confuses. 11. Reading Question #50 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 12. The passage suggests that Sarah's response to the challenges was primarily: A) To abandon her presentation. B) To adapt while maintaining professional standards. C) To complain to the event organizers. D) To rush through her speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To adapt while maintaining professional standards. 13. Identify the main theme of the passage provided in the reading comprehension. A) The main theme of the passage is the benefits of exercise. B) The main theme of the passage is the history of ancient civilizations. C) The main theme of the passage is . D) The main theme of the passage is the process of photosynthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The main theme of the passage is . 14. How many paired passages will be on the test? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1. 15. What is the synonym for 'arduous' in the sentence:'The mountain climb was arduous but rewarding'? A) Difficult. B) Smooth. C) Simple. D) Easy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Difficult. 16. The report was relentlessly ..... to the scientist, interpreting one complex event afteranother to his ..... A) Magnanimous dismay. B) Disparaging initiative. C) Innocuous indifference. D) Hostile discredit. E) Obsequious detriment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hostile discredit. 17. Read the following passage and answer the question below:"Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance artist and inventor known for his masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper.' His work exemplifies the blend of art and science."Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a work of Leonardo da Vinci in the passage? A) Mona Lisa. B) The Last Supper. C) The Starry Night. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Starry Night. 18. Particle physicists like Ayana Holloway Arce and Aida El-Khadra spend much of their time ..... Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Selecting. B) Inspecting. C) Creating. D) Deciding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inspecting. 19. True or False?We should identify the big picture for every SAT passage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. How does the author use evidence to support their argument in the provided passage? A) The author does not provide any evidence to support their argument. B) The author uses personal opinions and anecdotes to support their argument. C) The author relies on fictional stories and made-up scenarios to support their argument. D) The author provides specific examples, statistics, or quotes from credible sources to support their argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The author provides specific examples, statistics, or quotes from credible sources to support their argument. 21. What is the main strategy for reading passages? A) Read the question first. B) Read the passage first. C) Skip difficult sections. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Read the question first. 22. Mr. Bennet's manner of addressing her husband suggests A) An ill-concealed dislike for him. B) A confidence in her knowledge over his. C) A lack of interest in her husband's opinion. D) 'a belief that she is vastly superior to her husband. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A confidence in her knowledge over his. 23. You will always have the same prompt for every SAT Essay, but the passage will be different. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. What is the purpose of the SAT Writing section's passage-based questions? A) To evaluate mathematical reasoning skills. B) To assess knowledge of historical events. C) To assess reading comprehension and writing skills. D) To measure physical fitness levels. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To assess reading comprehension and writing skills. 25. ..... , a history of statesmen, who flung the boundaries of the republic out into unexplored land. Flung means A) Rushed. B) Stopped. C) Ran. D) Waved. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rushed. 26. What is the synonym for 'eloquent' in the sentence:'Her eloquent speech captivated the audience'? A) Articulate. B) Rambling. C) Incoherent. D) Verbose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Articulate. 27. In the Reading section, will there be articles on science and history and the use of infographics/charts to interpret? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 28. Reading Question #39 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 29. Which of the following is NOT a type of passage you may encounter in the SAT Reading section? A) Fiction B) Science C) Poetry D) Dialogue A) Non-Fiction. B) Math. C) Dialogue. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dialogue. 30. The Cabinet member's resignation was not atotal ..... :rumors of his imminent departurehad been making the rounds in Washington fora week. A) Withdrawal. B) Success. C) Shock. D) Eclipse. E) Pretense. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shock. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSat Reading Quiz 1Sat Reading Quiz 2Sat Reading Quiz 3Sat Reading Quiz 4Sat Reading Quiz 5Sat Reading Quiz 6Sat Reading Quiz 7Sat Reading Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books