PASSAGE 1
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:
Once upon a time a famous art museum searched the world over for the best paintings it could
find. After a long search, the museum found a beautiful Old Master painting depicting youths and
maidens frolicking in a wood. The directors were only too glad to pay millions for this painting because
they were captivated by its beauty and elegance. How delightfully the maidens' hair and mouths were
drawn, how perfectly the hands and arms of the youths, how lifelike the bare feet on the forest floor. But
the curator of the museum was the happiest one of all, for he had now become guardian and protector of a
famous work by a famous painter. "Every time I look at that painting," he would say, "I see new beauties
and excellences. Just look at these leaves here, the sweep of the branches from this tree, capturing just the
hint of a breeze and seeming to vibrate with the music from the dance of the youths and maidens in the
clearing. My very soul resonates with the greatness of it all."
Needless to say, this wonderful painting was the most popular exhibit at the museum, providing
instruction and delight for thousands of visitors. Everyone, from the young child who could barely walk
to the old man who could barely walk, enjoyed its beauty frankly and openly or profited from studying its
color and arrangement. Children loved to see the happy figures kicking up their feet with joy; the young
people marveled at the freshness and beauty of the figures; those of mature years stood astonished at the
excellent technique that could present such a convincing vision; the old remarked upon the feeling of cozy
intimacy produced by the scene of innocent pleasure.
"This painting is almost too good to be true," remarked one visitor prophetically as he purchased
a print of it.
One day a horrible discovery was made: the painting was not a genuine Old Master after all. It
was a forgery. It had not been painted by the famous artist whose name was on it, and in fact it had been
painted within the last ten years. The museum directors and the curator were horrified and consumed with
shame. Immediately the painting was jerked from the walls of the museum and ignominiously relegated to
a basement storeroom. "We regret such an unfortunate imposition," the curator told the museum's patrons.
"This painting is not art; it is a tawdry fake. This painting is a lie."
At first the public was saddened to lose sight of such a popular painting, and a few mild protests
were raised, but eventually concern for the painting was pushed aside by other more pressing concerns,
and it was forgotten (as are all things no longer directly in front of us in this busy world) and life
continued.
Only the museum curator and an occasional junior staff member ever saw the painting now,
hanging in the dim light of the basement well away from public view. All that was heard of it was the
curator's occasional disparaging comment. "Every day I see new defects and ugliness in this fraudulent
outrage," he would say. "Just look how false the sun on the leaves looks, how phony is the wisp of that
girl's hair, how ugly the clouds there, and how awkward that boy's position in the dance. How we were
ever taken in by this obvious cheat is beyond me." And finally, shaking his head to show his regret, he
concluded, "What we did was foolish and shameful."
1) According to the passage, before the painting is discovered to be a forgery, it is
I. viewed as a fraudulent outrage
II. considered to be highly valuable
III. perceived as a delight by the public
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
2) Based on its use in paragraph 4, it can be inferred that ‘ignominiously’ belongs to which of the
following word groups?
A. delightfully, merrily, blissfully
B. penitently, remorsefully, sorrowfully
C. ardently, fervently, enthusiastically
D. disgracefully, shamefully, humiliatingly
3) Which of the following statements best expresses the overall theme of the passage?
A. Knowledge can alter one’s perceptions.
B. Art is impossible to understand.
C. Experts should be the ultimate judges of value.
D. Public popularity is a poor measure of value.
4) It can be inferred that the author would most likely agree that
A. people should never pay millions of dollars for a painting
B. most people, including experts, do not know much about art
C. the person who sold the forgery to the museum should be imprisoned
D. the value of art is determined by people, not by the art itself
5) The museum curator can be described as all of the following except
A. passionate
B. ashamed
C. unwavering
D. inconsistent
6) As used in the final paragraph, which is the best antonym for ‘disparaging’?
A. unreliable
B. fortunate
C. neutral
D. complimentary
ANSWER KEY
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. D
PASSAGE 2
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:
Among the old Norsemen, it was customary for certain warriors to dress in the skins of the beasts
they had slain, and thus to give themselves an air of ferocity, which was calculated to strike terror into the
hearts of their foes. Of course, one may also assume that a wolf or bear skin would make a warm,
comfortable outer coat for a man whose manner of living required him to defy all weathers.
Many legends speak of these warriors, also known as berserkers, and imply that they were
physically transformed into the beasts whose skins they wore. The werewolf is one such being. There is
also mention of a type of man who was bewitched into bear shape. Legends suggest that the skins carried
the power of the beasts and, when worn, turned the wearer into that animal at the height of its capabilities.
The berserker was an object of terror, as his life’s goal was to challenge quiet country farmers to
combat. As the law of the land stood in Norway, a man who declined to accept a challenge from a
berserker forfeited all his possessions, even his wife, over to the hands of his challenger. Therefore, the
berserker had any man he challenged at his mercy. If the berserker slew him, the farmer's possessions
became his, and if the poor fellow declined to fight, he lost all legal right to his inheritance. A berserker
would invite himself to any feast and contribute to the hilarity of the entertainment by snapping the
backbone or cleaving the skull of some merrymaker who displeased him. He might even single one out to
murder for no other reason than to practice his combat skills.
It is not difficult to imagine that popular superstition went along with the popular dread of these
wolf- and bear-skinned rovers, and that they were believed to be filled with the force, as they certainly
were with the ferocity, of the beasts whose skins they wore.
The stories of the Norsemen indicate that the berserker rage was believed to be a kind of demonic
possession. The berserkers were said to work themselves into a frenzy, in which an evil power came over
them and compelled them to carry out acts that they never would commit in their normal states. They
acquired superhuman force, and were wholly insensitive to pain. No sword would wound them, no fire
would burn them, and only a club could destroy them, by breaking their bones or crushing their skulls.
Their eyes glared as though a flame burned in the sockets; they ground their teeth and frothed at the
mouth; they gnawed at their shield rims, and are said to have sometimes bitten through them; and as they
rushed into conflict they yelped as dogs or howled as wolves.
1) This passage would most likely be found in a(n)
A. scholarly history journal
B. nature magazine
C. fiction novel about werewolves
D. encyclopedia article about berserkers
2) As used in paragraph 1, which is the best synonym for ferocity?
A. viciousness
B. confidence
C. insanity
D. strength
3) In paragraph 1, the author writes, “Of course, one may also assume that a wolf or bear skin
would make a warm, comfortable outer coat to a man whose manner of living required him to defy
all weathers.” Using this information, the reader can infer that Norse warriors
A. had great respect for the animals that they killed and skinned
B. lived in harsh climate conditions
C. made comfort their highest priority in life
D. only made clothing out of ferocious animals, like wolves or bears
4) According to the passage, legends suggest that the berserkers got their powers from
I. their own strength
II. evil spirits
III. their animal skins
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
5) In paragraph 4, the author writes: “A berserker would invite himself to any feast and contribute
to the hilarity of the entertainment by snapping the backbone or cleaving the skull of some
merrymaker who displeased him.” Which of the following literary devices is used in this sentence?
A. Irony, characterized by the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.
In irony, the deeper, real layer of significance is revealed by the situation and the context in which they
are placed and not by the words themselves.
B. Hyperbole, characterized by the use of specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize
the core of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. This usually works to
convey an action or sentiment that is generally not realistically possible or plausible but helps to
emphasize an emotion.
C. Foreshadowing, characterized by the use of words or phrases that hint at something—typically
something bad—that is going to happen later in the story. This is done without revealing the story or
spoiling the suspense.
D. Personification, characterized by the attribution of human traits or characteristics to non-human
animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.
6) Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the berserkers did, in a sense,
transform into the animals whose skins they wore?
A. "The berserker was an object of terror, as his life’s goal was to challenge quiet country farmers to
combat."
B. "Their eyes glared as though a flame burned in the sockets; they ground their teeth and frothed at the
mouth; they gnawed at their shield rims, and are said to have sometimes bitten them through; and as they
rushed into conflict they yelped as dogs or howled as wolves."
C. "The berserkers were said to work themselves into a frenzy, in which an evil power came over them,
compelling them to carry out acts that they never would commit in their normal states."
D. "Many legends speak of these warriors, also known as berserkers, and imply that they were physically
transformed into the beasts whose skins they wore."
ANSWER KEY
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. B
PASSAGE 3
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:
For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape. They provide a
place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city.
What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits.
One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide—a key pollutant—and emit oxygen,
which humans need to breathe. According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of
carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving. Parks also make cities cooler. Scientists
have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete,
and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces
like trees and grass. Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are
usually warmer than surrounding rural areas. Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban
Heat Island Effect.
Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being
used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment. However, cities
could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of
green space: rooftop gardens. While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof,
human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years. Some rooftop gardens are
very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone
can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work.
Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but
without taking up the much-needed land. Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the
air with nourishing oxygen. They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people
money. In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can
significantly reduce cooling bills. In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and
concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills. Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can
also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier. Rooftop
gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment.
1) Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that ‘mitigate’ belongs to which of the
following word groups?
A. exacerbate, aggravate, intensify
B. obliterate, destroy, annihilate
C. allay, alleviate, reduce
D. absorb, intake, consume
2) Using information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it can be inferred that
A. cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without
B. some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens
C. most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens
D. most people prefer life in the country over life in the city
3) According to the passage, the Urban Heat Island Effect is caused by the fact(s) that
I. cities are warmer than nearby rural areas
II. building materials absorb more of the sun’s heat than organic surfaces
III. building materials release the sun’s heat more quickly than organic surfaces
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
4) Based on information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference
between parks and rooftop gardens?
A. Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not.
B. Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private.
C. Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens do not.
D. Parks require much space while rooftop gardens do not.
5) The author claims all of the following to be benefits of rooftop gardens except
A. increased space for private relaxation
B. savings on heating and cooling costs
C. better food for city dwellers
D. improved air quality
6) According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they
A. decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect
B. replenish the air with nourishing oxygen
C. do not require the use of valuable urban land
D. are less expensive than traditional park spaces
Answer key
1. c
2. a
3. c
4. d
5. a
6. c
PASSAGE 4
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:
In the early 1920's, settlers came to Alaska looking for gold. They traveled by boat to the coastal
towns of Seward and Knik, and from there by land into the gold fields. The trail they used to travel inland
is known today as the Iditarod Trail, one of the National Historic Trails designated by the Congress of the
United States. The Iditarod Trail quickly became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, as the mail and supplies
were carried across this trail. People also used it to get from place to place, including the priests,
ministers, and judges who had to travel between villages. In the winter, the settlers’ only means of travel
down this trail was via dog sled.
Once the gold rush ended, many gold-seekers went back to where they had come from, and
suddenly there was much less travel on the Iditarod Trail. The introduction of the airplane in the late
1920’s meant dog teams were no longer the standard mode of transportation, and of course with the
airplane carrying the mail and supplies, there was less need for land travel in general. The final blow to
the use of the dog teams was the appearance of snowmobiles.
By the mid 1960's, most Alaskans didn’t even know the Iditarod Trail existed, or that dog teams
had played a crucial role in Alaska’s early settlements. Dorothy G. Page, a self-made historian,
recognized how few people knew about the former use of sled dogs as working animals and about the
Iditarod Trail’s role in Alaska’s colorful history. To raise awareness about this aspect of Alaskan history,
she came up with the idea to have a dog sled race over the Iditarod Trail. She presented her idea to an
enthusiastic musher, as dog sled drivers are known, named Joe Redington, Sr. Soon the Pages and the
Redingtons were working together to promote the idea of the Iditarod race.
Many people worked to make the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race a reality in 1967. The Aurora
Dog Mushers Club, along with men from the Adult Camp in Sutton, helped clear years of overgrowth
from the first nine miles of the Iditarod Trail. To raise interest in the race, a $25,000 purse was offered,
with Joe Redington donating one acre of his land to help raise the funds. The short race, approximately 27
miles long, was put on a second time in 1969.
After these first two successful races, the goal was to lengthen the race a little further to the ghost
town of Iditarod by 1973. However in 1972, the U.S. Army reopened the trail as a winter exercise, and so
in 1973, the decision was made to take the race all the way to the city of Nome—over 1,000 miles. There
were many who believed it could not be done and that it was crazy to send a bunch of mushers out into
the vast, uninhabited Alaskan wilderness. But the race went! 22 mushers finished that year, and to date
over 400 people have completed it.
1) The primary purpose of this passage is to
A. recount the history of the Iditarod trail and the race that memorializes it
B. describe the obstacles involved in founding the Iditarod race
C. outline the circumstances that led to the establishment of the Iditarod Trail
D. reestablish the important place of the Iditarod Trail in Alaska’s history
2) Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that all of the following contributed to the
disuse of the Iditarod Trail except
A. more modern forms of transportation
B. depleted gold mines
C. highway routes to ghost towns
D. reduced demand for land travel
3) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for ‘mode’?
A. formula
B. way
C. preference
D. option
4) According to the passage, the initial Iditarod race
A. was funded through the sale of musher entrance fees
B. was founded by an advocate for Alaskan history
C. ended at the ghost town of Iditarod
D. boasted a total of 400 entrants
5) As used in paragraph 3, the phrase “self-made historian” implies that Dorothy G. Page
A. was employed by the state to keep its dog sled history alive
B. was determined to honor the glories of the gold rush in spite of her questionable credentials
C. had pursued the study of Alaska’s history out of her own interest
D. had personally educated others about Alaska’s history
6) Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that because the U.S. Army reopened the
Iditarod Trail in 1972,
A. more people could compete in the Iditarod race
B. the mushers had to get permission from the U.S. Army to hold the race
C. the trail was cleared all the way to Nome
D. the Iditarod race became a seasonal Army competition
Answer key
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
PASSAGE 5
Many of the serious health concerns in modern America can be linked to poor diet. People who regularly
consume foods high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fats not only increase their chances of obesity, but
also increase their risks of developing heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and several types of cancer.
Although some people who regularly consume unhealthy foods do so knowingly, there is also a
significant portion of the population that remains undereducated about proper nutrition. What is more,
individuals who live in food deserts—areas in low-income neighborhoods that lack easy access to
healthy, affordable food—may not even have the opportunity to obtain nutritious food. Although there
have been some recent government efforts to reduce the number of food deserts, more communitybased efforts should be encouraged and supported.
Food deserts are located in high-poverty areas, such as sparsely populated rural areas or densely
populated, low-income urban centers. Food deserts most often develop when major supermarket chains
either relocate out of these areas or simply refrain from building stores there in the first place. Major
food retailer chains tend to limit their store locations to wealthier urban or suburban neighborhoods.
This means that those who live in high-poverty areas often also live miles away from the fresh meats,
dairy products, and produce available at supermarkets. Residents of these areas who do not have cars
are thus forced to travel long distances on public transportation to do their grocery shopping, or else
they are limited to the food available at local convenience stores and gas stations. These types of food
retailers often only sell packaged, processed foods that offer little nutritional value.
Furthermore, fast food restaurants are disproportionately concentrated in low-income areas; recent
estimates suggest that those living in the poorest areas of a city experience 2.5 times more exposure to
fast food restaurants than the wealthiest inhabitants of the city. Because individuals who live in food
deserts tend to get their meals from fast food restaurants or convenience stores, they often suffer from
a variety of health issues. Research has found that individuals who live in low-income neighborhoods are
much more likely to develop problems with obesity, diabetes, and hypertension than those who live in
more affluent neighborhoods.
A solution to the problem of food deserts seems obvious: more supermarkets should be built in lowincome neighborhoods. The problem with this solution, of course, is that it is difficult to lure
supermarket chains into poor areas. Because poorer people have less money to spend on food,
supermarket chains do not consider them to be attractive customers. One way that the government can
help to offset this issue is by offering tax breaks or other incentives for supermarkets in low-income
areas. In 2010, the Obama administration implemented the Healthy Food Financing program, which is a
set of initiatives designed to help bring grocery stores into areas currently designated as food deserts.
While this federal program is a commendable effort to improve low-income residents’ access to healthy
food, local initiatives often have a stronger and more immediate impact. Community gardens,
independent food stores, co-ops, and farmers’ markets are all examples of local initiatives that can
substitute for or supplement the opening of a major chain supermarket. Despite the time, dedication,
and funds required for community members to initiate such programs, these efforts can be incredibly
beneficial, not only in providing people with access to healthier foods, but also in instilling a sense of
community in the residents of these neighborhood.
1) Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Supermarkets’ Contributions to Obesity in America
B. The Dangers of Fast Food
C. Food Deserts: the Problem and the Solutions
D. Food Deserts and Rural America
E. Inconvenience Stores: Why Processed Food Will Kill You
2) Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that if supermarkets opened locations in more
low-income areas,
A. members of low-income households would not be likely to go there because they are not concerned
with eating healthy foods
B. the supermarkets would be unable to compete with the fast food chains located in low-income areas
C. the convenience stores in the area would likely be put out of business because of increased
competition with grocery stores
D. the health of low-income residents would be more likely to improve, as residents would have easier
access to healthy food
E. there would be an increase in community spirit among members of low-income neighborhoods
3) Which of the following pieces of evidence, if true, would best support the author’s argument in
paragraph 3?
A. A study completed in 2010 shows that the farther a low-income housing development is from a
supermarket, the more likely residents of that development are to have a higher body mass index, which
is linked to being overweight or obese.
B. On average, energy-dense “junk foods” cost $1.76 per 1000 calories, while low-energy, but nutrientdense foods like fresh produce cost $18.16 per 1000 calories.
C. Access to healthy foods has become especially difficult for those living in the largely black and Latino
neighborhoods of cities like Los Angeles, Memphis, Chicago, and Detroit. Some experts estimate that
nearly 50% of Detroit’s 900,000 residents live in a food desert.
D. Research shows that Americans who live in Appalachia and the South are the least likely to be
physically active in their leisure time. In many counties in that region, more than 29% of adults report
getting no physical activity other than at their regular job.
E. In the United States, 34% of the current adult population is overweight, another 34% is obese, and an
additional 5.7% is extremely obese. That means almost three quarters of the adults in the United States
are heavier than they should be. .
4) As used in paragraph 3, which is the best synonym for affluent?
A. healthy
B. updated
C. corrupt
D. distant
E. wealthy
5) Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that the author considers major supermarkets
to be
I. more interested in increasing their profits than in helping people
II. unwilling to build new stores in low-income neighborhoods despite incentives offered by the Healthy
Food Financing program
III. guiltier than fast food restaurants of contributing to the obesity epidemic
A. l only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
6) As used in paragraph 5, which is the best synonym for commendable?
A. useless
B. praiseworthy
C. essential
D. superficial
E. unique
ANSWER KEY
1. A
2. E
3. B
4. B
5. B
6.C
PASSAGE 6
The trees were not old, but they grew thickly round the glade: there was no outlook, except
northeastward upon distant hill-tops, or straight upward to the sky; and the encampment felt secure
and private like a room. By the time I had made my arrangements and fed Modestine, the day was
already beginning to decline. I buckled myself to the knees into my sack and made a hearty meal; and as
soon as the sun went down, I pulled my cap over my eyes and fell asleep.
Night is a dead monotonous period under a roof; but in the open world it passes lightly, with its stars
and dews and perfumes, and the hours are marked by changes in the face of Nature. What seems a kind
of temporal death to people choked between walls and curtains, is only a light and living slumber to the
man who sleeps afield. All night long he can hear Nature breathing deeply and freely; even as she takes
her rest she turns and smiles; and there is one stirring hour unknown to those who dwell in houses,
when a wakeful influence goes abroad over the sleeping hemisphere, and all the outdoor world are on
their feet. It is then that the cock first crows, not this time to announce the dawn, but like a cheerful
watchman speeding the course of night. Cattle awake on the meadows; sheep break their fast on dewy
hillsides, and change to a new lair among the ferns; and houseless men, who have lain down with the
fowls, open their dim eyes and behold the beauty of the night.
The stars were clear, colored, and jewel-like, but not frosty. A faint silvery vapor stood for the Milky
Way. All around me the black fir-points stood upright and stock-still. By the whiteness of the packsaddle, I could see Modestine walking round and round at the length of her tether; I could hear her
steadily munching at the sward; but there was not another sound, save the indescribable quiet talk of
the runnel over the stones. I lay lazily smoking and studying the color of the sky, as we call the void of
space, where it showed a reddish gray behind the pines to where it showed a glossy blue-black between
the stars. As if to be more like a peddler, I wear a silver ring. This I could see faintly shining as I raised or
lowered the cigarette; and at each whiff the inside of my hand was illuminated, and became for a
second the highest light in the landscape.
A faint wind, more like a moving coolness than a stream of air, passed down the glade from time to
time; so that even in my great chamber the air was being renewed all night long. I thought with horror
of the inn at Chasserades and the congregated night caps; with horror of the nocturnal prowess of clerks
and students, of hot theatres, and passkeys and close rooms. I have not often enjoyed a more serene
possession of myself, nor felt more independent of material aids. The outer world, from which we cower
into our houses, seemed after all a gentle, habitable place; and night after night a man's bed, it seemed,
was laid and waiting for him in the fields, where God keeps an open house…
1) The author contrasts sleeping indoors to sleeping outdoors in order to make the point that
A. sleeping outdoors is more freeing and satisfying than sleeping indoors
B. the sounds of nature and animal activity make the outdoors a poor environment for sleeping
C. under certain conditions, sleeping outdoors can be an enjoyable experience
D. animals are more active at night while humans are more active in the daytime
E. sleeping in an open field feels similar to sleeping in a room
2) In paragraph 2, the author writes, “All night long he can hear Nature breathing deeply and freely;
even as she takes her rest she turns and smiles.” Which of the following literary devices is used in this
sentence?
A. Simile
B. Juxtaposition
C. Cliché
D. Hyperbole
E. Personification
3) Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that Modestine could be any of the following
animals except a
A. donkey
B. dog
C. horse
D. llama
E. mule
4) According to the author, the encampment
I. has a spacious view
II. is surrounded by pine trees
III. is near farms with herds of sheep and cattle
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
5) The author’s tone can best be described as
A. matter-of-fact
B. contented
C. nostalgic
D. joyous
E. weary
6) The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. convince readers to experience nature by camping outdoors
B. report on animal activity that occurs only at night
C. describe the author’s impressions of a night spent outdoors
D. enlighten those who are too afraid to sleep without a roof over their heads
E. justify the author’s decision to leave the inn and sleep outdoors
ANSWER KEY
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. E
5. A
6. B