Math Reading Questions Test 2

Question 1

The author refers to reed warblers and sparrows (line 33) primarily to

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provide examples of species that share one of the loggerhead turtle’s abilities.

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contrast the loggerhead turtle’s migration patterns with those of other species.

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suggest that most animal species possess some ability to navigate long distances.

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illustrate some ways in which the ability to navigate long distances can help a species.

Question 2

It can reasonably be inferred from the passage and graphic that if scientists adjusted the coils to reverse the magnetic field simulating that in the East Atlantic (Cape Verde Islands), the hatchlings would most likely swim in which direction?

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Northeast

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Northwest

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Southeast

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Southwest

Question 3

The stance Jordan takes in the passage is best described as that of

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an idealist setting forth principles.

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an advocate seeking a compromise position.

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an observer striving for neutrality.

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a scholar researching a historical controversy.

Question 4

The main rhetorical effect of the series of three phrases beginning in line 4 (“the diminution, the subversion, the destruction”) is to

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convey with increasing intensity the seriousness of the threat Jordan sees to the Constitution.

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clarify that Jordan believes the Constitution was first weakened, then sabotaged, then broken.

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indicate that Jordan thinks the Constitution is prone to failure in three distinct ways.

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propose a three-part agenda for rescuing the Constitution from the current crisis.

Question 5

As used in line 26, “channeled” most nearly means

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constrained.

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worn.

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sent.

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siphoned.

Question 6

In lines 34–37 (“Prosecutions...sense”), what is the most likely reason Jordan draws a distinction between two types of “parties”?

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To counter the suggestion that impeachment is or should be about partisan politics

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To disagree with Hamilton’s claim that impeachment proceedings excite passions

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To contend that Hamilton was too timid in his support for the concept of impeachment

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To argue that impeachment cases are decided more on the basis of politics than on justice

Question 7

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

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Lines 38–40 (“The drawing...misdemeanors”)

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Lines 10–12 (“It...office”)

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Lines 15–18 (“The division...astute”)

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Lines 45–47 (“Congress...transportation”)

Question 8

Within Passage 1, the main purpose of the first two paragraphs (lines 1–7) is to

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offer interpretive context in order to frame the discussion of an experiment and its results.

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offer historical background in order to question the uniqueness of two researchers’ findings.

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introduce a scientific principle in order to show how an experiment’s outcomes validated that principle.

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present seemingly contradictory stances in order to show how they can be reconciled empirically.

Question 9

According to the experiment described in Passage 2, whether the author’s ravens continued to show interest in a formerly new object was dictated primarily by whether that object was

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edible.

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plentiful.

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conspicuous.

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natural.

Question 10

The crows in Passage 1 and the ravens in Passage 2 shared which trait?

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They modified their behavior in response to changes in their environment.

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They formed a strong bond with the humans who were observing them.

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They manufactured useful tools for finding and accessing food.

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They mimicked the actions they saw performed around them.