Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Comprehension: Recalling Factual Details 4

Question 1

A passage states: 'The Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28, 1919, officially ended World War I and required Germany to accept full responsibility for causing the war.' On what date was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

Accepted Answer

June 28, 1919

Answer

The passage explicitly states the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919.

Question 2

According to a passage: 'The koala's diet consists almost exclusively of eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic to most other animals but are detoxified by the koala's specialized digestive system.' Why can most animals not eat eucalyptus leaves?

Accepted Answer

They are toxic to most animals

Answer

The passage states eucalyptus leaves are toxic to most other animals.

Question 3

A passage reads: 'The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440, used movable type to allow for the rapid reproduction of texts and dramatically increased literacy rates across Europe.' What technology did Gutenberg's printing press use?

Accepted Answer

Movable type

Answer

The passage states Gutenberg's press used movable type to allow rapid reproduction of texts.

Question 4

A passage states: 'The mitochondria are often called the powerhouses of the cell because they produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of living organisms.' What molecule do mitochondria produce that serves as cellular energy?

Accepted Answer

ATP

Answer

The passage states mitochondria produce ATP, the primary energy currency of living organisms.

Question 5

According to a passage: 'The Sahara Desert spans approximately 3.6 million square miles, making it the largest hot desert in the world and covering about 31% of Africa's total land area.' What percentage of Africa's land area does the Sahara cover?

Accepted Answer

31%

Answer

The passage states the Sahara covers about 31% of Africa's total land area.

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Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Comprehension: Recalling Factual Details 4