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ACT Reading 1, Set 1
Answers & Explanations
1. A
Mrs. Bennet is actively involved in her
daughters’ plans for marriage, supported by
lines 19-22.
2. J
Mr. Bingley will bring a large group of people
with him to the next gathering.
3. C
Lines 25-28 describe Mr. Bingley’s hopes for
seeing Mr. Bennet’s daughters.
4. G Her role does not soothe or anger, but excites
both mother and daughters.
5. B
Lines 54-57 detail the party that Mr. Bingley
brought to the ball.
6. F
The words fine, fashion, and gentleman in lines
61-62 support Choice H.
7. D
Mr. Darcy’s manners changed the guests’
views of him. Line 72 recognizes his manners
as a deterrent for the guests.
8. H Countenance refers to Mr. Darcy’s unpleasant
facial expression.
9. D
The question refers to a specific action.
Dancing is the only action listed in the answer
choices.
10. J The tone of the passage is witty, based on the
comical descriptions of the interactions of the
characters.
11. A Misnomer specifically refers to a misapplied
name, in this case, the name of the group
Impressionists.
15. C Lines 34-38 describe his uses of light shadows
and bright colors.
16. F Juxtaposition refers to placing items side-byside, specifically prismatic colors.
17. A The other answers are either specifics of
Monet’s methods or not true.
18. J Lines 40-41 list what the Impressionists did
not care for.
19. D Lines 47-49 describe the reaction to the
Impressionists with “favor of form and
solidity…..but the high key of light will be
retained.”
20. H Lines 52-54 list other painters using the
methods of the Impressionists.
21. B The Latin culture was dominant over the
Sabine; while the Sabine had more influence
than the Etruscan culture.
22. F A factual introduction is provided, and then
legends of the city are told.
23. A The Roman authors expected history to be
based on the writings despite the fictionalized
marvelous tales, poetic embellishments,
contradictions, and impossibilities.
24. H Aeneas did not meet Lavinia until after he had
fled Troy.
25. C Ascanius relocated from Lavinium to Alba
Longa.
12. F The author seems displeased by the
inappropriate name given to the Impressionists.
26. H According to lines 59-60, Procas is the father
of Numitor and Amulius.
13. D Monet used light shadow and bright color.
27. C Appropriation refers to the seizure of the Alba
Longa.
14. G Lines 24-27 describe the disposition to change
the key of light, since Manet’s paintings, and
prior to Monet’s.
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28. G According to lines 75-81, the twins were cared
for a she-wolf, a woodpecker, Faustulus, and
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29. B The legend is one referred to in lines 41-43.
Choices A and D do not recognize that the
paragraphs are an example of a legend.
30. F The author’s purpose is to provide the reader
with an early history of Rome,
including its legends. The other answers do
not reflect the author’s purpose.
31. D The aerolar is connective tissue, not part of a
cell.
32. H Parent refers to one who passes along genetic
information.
33. A Many types of tissues have similar
characteristics.
34. J
Though each of the tissues listed are
described, the passage generally describes the
different types of tissues.
35. C Lines 37-39 describe characteristics of
osseous tissue and its hardness.
36. F The author does not believe Choices G or H.
Choice J is unrelated to the topic.
37. D Choice D provides the actual sequence of
events.
38. G Lines 51-61 describe the stages of
ossification.
39. A Lines 69-73 describe the differences between
natural and artificial skeletons.
40. G Lines 76-80 list the categories of bones in the
body.
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