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There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. We had been wandering, indeed, in the leafless shrubbery an hour in the morning; but since dinner (Mrs. Reed, when there was no company, dined early) the cold winter wind had brought with it clouds so sad, and a rain so penetrating, that further outdoor exercise was now out of the question.

I was glad of it; I never liked long walks, especially on chilly afternoons: dreadful to me was the coming home in the raw twilight, with nipped fingers and toes, and a heart saddened by the chidings of Bessie, the nurse, and humbled by the consciousness of my physical inferiority to Eliza, John, and Georgiana Reed.

The said Eliza, John, and Georgiana were now clustered round their mama in the drawing-room: she lay reclined on a sofa by the fireside, and with her darlings about her (for the time neither quarrelling nor crying) looked perfectly happy. Me, she had dispensed from joining the group; saying, “She regretted to be under the necessity of keeping me at a distance; but that until she heard from Bessie, and could discover by her own observation, that I was endeavouring in good earnest to acquire a more sociable and childlike disposition, a more attractive and sprightly manner—something lighter, franker, more natural as it were—she really must exclude me from privileges intended only for contented, happy, little children.”

“What does Bessie say I have done?” I asked.

“Jane, I don’t like cavillers or questioners; besides, there is something truly forbidding in a child taking up her elders in that manner. Be seated somewhere; and until you can speak pleasantly, remain silent.”

A small breakfast-room adjoined the drawing-room; I slipped in there. It contained a bookcase: I soon possessed myself of a volume, taking care that it should be one stored with pictures. I mounted into the window-seat: gathering up my feet, I sat cross-legged, like a Turk; and, having drawn the red moreen curtain nearly close, I was shrined in double retirement.

Folds of scarlet drapery shut in my view to the right hand; to the left were the clear panes of glass, protecting, but not separating me from the drear November day. At intervals, while turning over the leaves of my book, I studied the aspect of that winter afternoon. Afar, it offered a pale blank of mist and cloud; near, a scene of wet lawn and storm-beat shrub, with ceaseless rain sweeping away wildly before a long and lamentable blast.

Questions

1. The main purpose of the first paragraph is to:

A) explain why the narrator did not take a walk that day.

B) describe the narrator’s feelings about walking.

C) illustrate the bleak weather conditions.

D) contrast the indoor and outdoor environments.

Answer: A) explain why the narrator did not take a walk that day.

2. The narrator’s attitude toward walking on “chilly afternoons” can best be described as:

A) indifferent.

B) enthusiastic.

C) disdainful.

D) apprehensive.

Answer: C) disdainful.

3. The phrase “a heart saddened by the chidings of Bessie” (paragraph 2) suggests that the narrator:

A) often feels unfairly criticized.

B) enjoys Bessie’s company.

C) fears physical punishment.

D) finds Bessie’s comments helpful.

Answer: A) often feels unfairly criticized.

4. In the context of the passage, “shrined in double retirement” (paragraph 5) most nearly means:

A) being honored in solitude.

B) comfortably enclosed.

C) hidden away from sight.

D) meditating privately.

Answer: B) comfortably enclosed.

5. What can be inferred about Mrs. Reed’s attitude toward the narrator?

A) She is indifferent to the narrator’s feelings.

B) She is genuinely concerned about the narrator’s behavior.

C) She enjoys punishing the narrator.

D) She is trying to teach the narrator a lesson in manners.

Answer: B) She is genuinely concerned about the narrator’s behavior.

6. The narrator’s description of the view outside the window in the last paragraph serves primarily to:

A) contrast with the warmth of the drawing-room.

B) reflect the narrator’s inner feelings.

C) highlight the beauty of the natural landscape.

D) illustrate the severity of the storm.

Answer: B) reflect the narrator’s inner feelings.

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

A) “Folds of scarlet drapery shut in my view to the right hand; to the left were the clear panes of glass.”

B) “protecting, but not separating me from the drear November day.”

C) “Afar, it offered a pale blank of mist and cloud; near, a scene of wet lawn and storm-beat shrub, with ceaseless rain sweeping away wildly before a long and lamentable blast.”

D) “At intervals, while turning over the leaves of my book, I studied the aspect of that winter afternoon.”

Answer: C) “Afar, it offered a pale blank of mist and cloud; near, a scene of wet lawn and storm-beat shrub, with ceaseless rain sweeping away wildly before a long and lamentable blast.”

8. Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the relationship between the narrator and Mrs. Reed?

A) The narrator feels a sense of loyalty towards Mrs. Reed.

B) Mrs. Reed treats the narrator with indifference.

C) There is a lack of mutual understanding and affection.

D) The narrator is envious of Mrs. Reed’s children.

Answer: C) There is a lack of mutual understanding and affection.

SAT Writing Section Questions

Passage

In the 1800s, the expansion of the railroad network was a significant factor in the economic growth of the United States. However, this growth came at a cost. The construction of railroads often involved the exploitation of workers and the displacement of indigenous communities. Despite these negative impacts, the railroads also facilitated the movement of goods and people, leading to the development of new towns and cities.

Sentence Improvement

Original: In the 1800s, the expansion of the railroad network was a significant factor in the economic growth of the United States.

Question: Which of the following versions of the underlined portion best maintains the tone and style of the passage?

A) (as it is now)

B) contributed largely to

C) was largely responsible for

D) helped grow

Answer: C) was largely responsible for

Grammar and Usage

Original: The construction of railroads often involved the exploitation of workers and the displacement of indigenous communities.

Question: Which choice correctly improves the sentence?

A) exploitation of workers, displacement of indigenous communities.

B) exploiting workers, displacing indigenous communities.

C) exploitation of workers while displacing indigenous communities.

D) (as it is now)

Answer: D) (as it is now)

PunctuationAnswer: C) impacts, the railroads

Original: Despite these negative impacts the railroads also facilitated the movement of goods and people, leading to the development of new towns and cities.

Question: Which of the following versions of the underlined portion best corrects the punctuation error?

A) impacts; the railroads

B) impacts: the railroads

C) impacts, the railroads

D) (as it is now)

Relevance

Original: The construction of railroads often involved the exploitation of workers and the displacement of indigenous communities. Despite these negative impacts, the railroads also facilitated the movement of goods and people, leading to the development of new towns and cities.

Question: The writer is considering adding the following sentence: “These developments ultimately helped the United States become a leading economic power.” Should the writer make this addition here?

A) Yes, because it provides a direct link to the economic growth mentioned earlier.

B) Yes, because it introduces a new idea about the global influence of the United States.

C) No, because it distracts from the focus on the railroad’s impact.

D) No, because it repeats information already stated in the passage.

Answer: A) Yes, because it provides a direct link to the economic growth mentioned earlier.

Word Choice

Original: The expansion of the railroad network significantly impacted the United States’ economic growth.

Question: Which of the following words is the best choice to replace “impacted”?

A) affected

B) enhanced

C) shaped

D) changed

Answer: C) shaped

Sentence-Based Questions

Verb Tense

Original: By the time the meeting started, she finishes her report.

Question: Which choice corrects the verb tense error?

A) finished

B) had finished

C) will finish

D) has finished

Answer: B) had finished

Subject-Verb Agreement

Original: The group of students are going on a field trip.

Question: Which choice corrects the subject-verb agreement error?

A) were

B) is

C) has

D) have

Answer: B) is

Pronoun Agreement

Original: Every student must bring their own lunch.

Question: Which choice corrects the pronoun agreement error?

A) his or her

B) their own

C) one’s own

D) its own

Answer: A) his or her

Modifier Placement

Original: Covered in mud, the farmer drove the pigs back into the pen.

Question: Which choice corrects the misplaced modifier?

A) The farmer drove the pigs back into the pen covered in mud.

B) The pigs were driven back into the pen by the farmer covered in mud.

C) The farmer, covered in mud, drove the pigs back into the pen.

D) Driving the pigs back into the pen, the farmer was covered in mud.

Answer: C) The farmer, covered in mud, drove the pigs back into the pen.

Theme and Purpose

Original: The expansion of the railroad network was a significant factor in the economic growth of the United States in the 1800s.

Question: What is the primary purpose of this passage?

A) To discuss the environmental impacts of the railroad expansion.

B) To highlight the economic benefits and social costs of the railroad expansion.

C) To describe the technological advancements in the railroad industry.

D) To analyze the financial investments in the railroad network.

Answer: B) To highlight the economic benefits and social costs of the railroad expansion.

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