ISEE UpperTest3

Version 10.
Upper Level
ISEE Practice Test #3
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VR 1
Section 1
Verbal Reasoning
40 Questions Time: 20 minutes
This section has two parts with two different question types. You may write in the test
booklet. For each answer you choose, fill in the corresponding bubble on your answer
sheet.
Part One – Synonyms
Each question includes a word in capital letters followed by four one-word answer
choices. Choose the answer choice that is most nearly the same in meaning as the
capitalized word.
SAMPLE QUESTION: Sample Answer:

(A) (B) (C) (D)
CELEBRATE:
(A) align
(B) rejoice
(C) fathom
(D) salivate
Part Two – Sentence Completions
Each question is a sentence with one or two blanks. A blank indicates that a single word
is needed to complete the sentence. Two blanks mean that two words are missing, one per
blank. Choose the answer choice that best completes the meaning of the sentence as a
whole.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS: Sample Answer:

(A) (B) (C) (D)
The farmers were wisely ------- to use the damaged farm equipment.
(A) desperate
(B) eager
(C) hesitant
(D) happy
(A) (B) (C) (D)
While many people have attempted to swim across the ------- river,
few have ------- due to the channel’s wide girth.
(A) clear . . . matured

(B) sheltered . . . cried
(C) temperate . . . paddled
(D) vast . . . succeeded
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Part One - Synonyms

Directions: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.
1. INTROSPECTION: 6. IMPARTIAL:
(A) inner peace (A) dissected
(B) self-aggrandizement (B) precise
(C) self-examination (C) unbiased
(D) well-being (D) whole
2. REITERATE: 7. DISTILL:
(A) ratify (A) articulate
(B) repeal (B) contemplate
(C) repeat (C) refine
(D) revoke (D) visualize
3. SHRINK: 8. ADHERE:
(A) offer freely (A) accompany
(B) pull close (B) comply
(C) shy away (C) overhear
(D) turn against (D) update
4. TENTATIVE: 9. VEX ATION:

(A) hesitant (A) boisterous
(B) reasonable (B) greed
(C) truthful (C) irritation
(D) unusual (D) vice
5. LAX: 10. CHRONIC:

(A) callous (A) gaudy
(B) earnest (B) important
(C) dominant (C) syncopated
(D) slack (D) unceasing
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11. GERMINATE: 16. COMPOSITE:

(A) assimilate (A) amalgamation
(B) compare (B) possession
(C) develop (C) replica
(D) merge (D) technique
12. DEARTH: 17. DEFT:

(A) bounty (A) adept
(B) excess (B) incompetent
(C) lack (C) morose
(D) success (D) oblivious
13. PENANCE: 18. BURGEON:

(A) atonement (A) facilitate
(B) charity (B) flourish
(C) farce (C) request
(D) nonchalant (D) waste
14. ASTUTE: 19. ERUDITE:

(A) discerning (A) decaying
(B) expansive (B) learned
(C) windblown (C) pompous
(D) zest (D) trusting
15. MITIGATE: 20. DISCRETION:

(A) alleviate (A) concern
(B) esteem (B) excellence
(C) intermediate (C) privacy
(D) resolve (D) prudence

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Part Two - Sentence Completion

Directions: Select the word that best completes the sentence.
21. Buddhism teaches that beings are reborn 24. Because Alaska has nearly 24 hours of
into another life when they die; this cycle daylight in the summer months, gardens
of ------- is broken only once a being there are unusually ------- at that time.
reaches enlightenment. (A) lush
(A) apathy
(B) mature
(B) exhilaration
(C) rural
(C) reincarnation
(D) secret
(D) qualms
25. While we know only Beethoven’s musical
22. Finding that he needed to make some genius, in his own time his unsociable
major changes in order to motivate his behavior and difficult personality gave him
students to contribute, Jaromir resorted to the reputation of being an ------- old man.
------- measures
(A) abundant
(A) calculated
(B) illusory
(B) drastic
(C) irritable
(C) interesting (D) uncoordinated
(D) strange
26. Eric was worried there would be no place
23. Elizabeth Bishop, whose fame and to park his van, but once he got to the
influence have mounted steadily since her arena he discovered the parking was
death, is one of the ------- of -------.
contemporary poetry.
(A) halting
(A) artifacts
(B) rushed
(B) descendants (C) scarce
(C) mannequins (D) sufficient
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27. As in most ------- monarchies, the British 31. Although the skater had won a gold medal,
crown is passed down from one family her expression was one of complete
member to another person of the same -------.
family. (A) dejection
(A) durable
(B) delirium
(B) hereditary
(C) happiness
(C) notorious
(D) remorse
(D) sporadic
32. As the ------- of the birthday festivities
28. John and Keaton were told the rental cabin began to mount, the young guests became
would be fully stocked with food for their unable to contain their -------.
ski weekend, but when they arrived they (A) anticipation . . . drowsiness
found the contents of the refrigerator to be
-------. (B) exaggeration . . . disappointment
(A) acceptable (C) excitement . . . enthusiasm
(B) edible (D) inspiration . . . bias
(C) paltry 33. The heat was so ------- during midday that
(D) profuse the people who lived in the arid plains
chose to ------- under shelter until
29. Celebrating the efforts of female evening approached.
machinists throughout the Second World (A) feeble . . . mope
War, the United States government -------
posters. (B) oppressive . . . remain
(A) circulated (C) profligate . . . bury
(B) considered (D) vacant . . . rejoice
(C) recycled 34. If the documentary had been edited with a

(D) shrouded more ------- eye, the film could have been
a much more ------- presentation of urban
30. Emanuel planned to volunteer at the public blight, with fewer irrelevant scenes.
garden; however, his tree pollen allergy (A) critical . . . powerful
------- his endeavors.
(B) distinguished . . . weak
(A) buttressed
(C) historic . . . deserved
(B) confused
(D) savvy . . . depressing
(C) curtailed
(D) quickened

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35. Early explorers of the western United 39. Antarctica has a harsh, ------- climate with
States would often ------- on the ------- ------- annual precipitation.
of Native Americans to find fresh water and (A) arid … minimal
food.
(B) desiccated…tolerable
(A) depend. . . counsel
(C) dry…boundless
(B) hurry. . . movements
(D) inundated…constrained
(C) mediate. . . artwork
(D) rely. . . warnings 40. The hall monitor should have cited the
students for their rowdy and -------
36. Every evening as he brushed his teeth in behavior, but it was such an -------
anticipation of sleep, he looked forward to occurrence for this normally quiet group
his dreams with a(n) ------- that bordered that he decided to ignore it.
on -------.
(A) blissful . . . ambiguous
(A) eagerness . . . euphoria
(B) boisterous . . . anomalous
(B) fascination . . . gloom
(C) contrite . . . ambivalent
(C) tremor . . . accuracy (D) convoluted . . . rare
(D) uneasiness . . . idealization
37. The music played by the club’s Wednesday

night DJ was strongly ------- by her
teenage adoration for and ------- with
hand drums.
(A) discouraged . . . . gentleness
(B) influenced . . . preoccupation
(C) quieted . . . kinship
(D) recommended . . . exasperation
38. Despite the ------- that Steve felt about

meeting Nia, he later told me that within
minutes of entering her presence, his
anxiety was totally -------.
(A) apprehension . . . assuaged
(B) benevolence . . . transformed
(C) bliss . . . jazzed
(D) cleanliness . . . ruined
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Section 2
Quantitative Reasoning
This section has two parts with two different question types. You may write in the test
booklet. For each answer you choose, fill in the corresponding bubble on your answer
document.
In this section, you can assume that the figures that accompany the questions are
accurately drawn EXCEPT when the question states that a particular figure is “not drawn
to scale.” Letters (such as x, y, or n) stand for real numbers.
Part One – Word Problems
Each question is a word problem followed by four possible answers. You may write in
the test booklet. Many of these questions you may be able to solve in your head.
Example 1: Sample Answer

(A) (B) (C) (D)
What is the value of the expression 2(4 + 1) – 6(2 + 3)?
(A) -20
(B) -11
(C) -10
(D) 30
The correct answer is -20, so choice A is darkened.

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Part Two – Quantitative Comparisons
The questions in Part Two are comparison questions. You will compare the quantities
in Column A with the quantities in Column B. Using the information in each
question, choose one of the following answer choices for each question:
(A) The quantity in Column A is more.
(B) The quantity in Column B is more.
(C) The quantities in both columns are equal.
(D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Example 2: Column A Column B Sample Answer
½ of 60 1/3 of 100 (A) (B) (C) (D)
The quantity in Column B (33.3) is more than the

quantity in Column A (30), so B is darkened.
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Example 3: assume n is any real number
Column A Column B Sample Answer
n –n (A) (B) (C) (D)
Since n can be any real number (including zero and

negative numbers), there is not enough information
given to determine the relationship, so D is
darkened.
For example, if n were -2 then n would be less than

–n, whereas if n were 3, then n would be greater
than –n. Therefore we don’t have enough
information to determine which column is greater,
so the correct answer is choice D.
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Part One - Word Problems

Directions: Choose the best answer from the four choices given.
1. A figure is made by stacking cubes, as 2. What is the value of the expression

shown. 25(23 +3)
(5)(2+31 ) ?
(A) 2
(B) 5
(C) 7
(D) 11
3. If x2+ y 2 = 40 and 2xy = 24, what is the

value of (x + y)2 ?
(A) 8
Which could represent the top view of the
figure? (B) 16
(A) (C) 64
(D) 960
4. David has two number cubes labeled 1 – 6.

(B) If he rolls both cubes at the same time,
which of these has the least probability of
occurring?
(A) Both number cubes show even
numbers.
(B) Both number cubes show numbers
that are multiples of 3.
(C)
(C) Both number cubes show numbers
that are less than 2.
(D) Both number cubes show numbers
that are greater than 4.
(D)

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5. Rectangle LMNO is shown. Point Q is the 7. The list shows the wait times, in minutes,
midpoint of side LM . at a bank drive-through for 6 customers.
2, 3, 4, 4, 7, 8
From this data, the mean, median, mode
and range of the wait times is calculated.
The bank then realizes that the wait times
were recorded incorrectly and each
customer waited an extra 2 minutes at the
drive-through. The bank recalculates the
values for each statistical measure. Which
of the measures stays the same?
(A) mean
(B) mode
(C) range
What is the area of △QMN ? (D) median
(A) 8 cm2
(B) 12 cm2
(C) 16 cm2
(D) 24 cm2
6. If 2p − 3q = 9, what is the value of

6p − 9q ?
(A) 3
(B) 9
(C) 18
(D) 27

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8. The figure shows a polyhedron. 9. A participant answers 40% of his questions

correctly during a game. Which could be
the exact number of questions answered
correctly and questions answered
incorrectly?
(A) 4 correct, 10 incorrect
(B) 10 correct, 6 incorrect
(C) 12 correct, 18 incorrect
(D) 18 correct, 6 incorrect
Which figure is a possible net for the 10. Jesse purchased desktop computers and
polyhedron shown? laptop computers for her business. She
(A) spent $15,000 purchasing the computers.
One desktop computer costs $500 and one
laptop computer costs $350. Which
additional information would NOT help
determine how many of each type of
computer Jesse purchased for her
(B) business?
(A) how many desktop computers Jesse
purchased
(B) how many laptop computers Jesse
purchased
(C)
(C) how many desktop computers could
be purchased using her budget
(D) the difference in the number of
desktop computers and laptop
computers purchased
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11. A rectangle has an area of 30 meters2 . If 13. The formula for the volume of a cone is
1 2
the length and width of the rectangle are 3 πr h. The volume of Cone

X is 2 times
measured in whole meters, what is the the volume of Cone Y . Which statement
greatest possible perimeter of the could be true?
rectangle?
(A) The radius of Cone X is 2 times the
(A) 26 meters
radius of Cone Y , and the height of
(B) 34 meters Cone X is the same as the height of
(C) 61 meters Cone Y .
(D) 62 meters (B) The height of Cone X is 2 times the
height of Cone Y , and the radius of
12. If the perimeter of a square is decreased by
Cone X is the same as the radius of
10%, what is the percent decrease in the
Cone Y .
area of the square?
(A) 10%
(C) The height of Cone X is 2 times the
height of Cone Y , and the radius of
(B) 19% 1
Cone X is 2 the radius of Cone Y .

(C) 90%
(D) Both the height and the radius of
(D) 99%
Cone X are 2 times the radius and
the height of Cone Y , respectively.
14. If h is an integer and

(x − 3)2 = x2 + hx + 9, what is the value
of h ?
(A) −6
(B) −3
(C) 3
(D) 6

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15. A red bus and a yellow bus are both driving 18. Derek and Clarissa are playing a game
on the same road, in the same direction. using a spinner with five evenly sized
They start driving from the same place and sections labeled 1 – 5. Each player spins the
are traveling at a constant speed. The red spinner twice, and records the sum of the
bus started driving 0.5 hours after the two numbers. Derek wins if the sum is
yellow bus started driving. If the red bus even. Clarissa wins if the sum is odd. Which
moves 50 miles per hour and the yellow statement about winning the game is true?
bus moves 40 miles per hour, how many (A) Derek has a greater probability of
miles will each bus have traveled when the
winning the game.
red bus catches up to the yellow bus?
(B) Clarissa has a greater probability of
(A) 80 winning the game.
(B) 100 (C) Derek and Clarissa have the same
(C) 200 probability of winning the game.
(D) 400 (D) There is not enough information
given to determine the winner.
16. Hans and Freya are reading the same book.
Freya reads one and a half times as fast as
Hans. When Freya started reading, Hans
had already read 36 pages. How many
pages will each of them have read when
Freya catches up with Hans?
(A) 36
(B) 72
(C) 108
(D) 144
17. What is the minimum value of y if

y = 12 x2 − 3 for −2 ≤ x ≤ 4 ?

(A) −3
(B) −1
(C) 5
(D) 15

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Part Two - Quantitative Comparisons

Directions: Using the information given in each question, compare the quantity in Column A to the
quantity in Column B. All questions in Part Two have these answer choices:
(A) The quantity in Column A is greater.
(B) The quantity in Column B is greater.
(C) The two quantities are equal.
19. Column A Column B 25. The perimeter of the triangle is 36 inches.

2
2 × (2 + 1) − 5 31 The triangle shows the lengths of the sides
in inches.
20. Column A Column B
25% of 700 50% of 400

12x + 4 4(3x + 4)
22. The first seven terms of a sequence are

shown.
− 12 ,

2
3,
− 34 ,
4
5, − 56 ,

6
7,
− 78 , ...

Column A Column B Column A Column B

The 63rd term of The 64th term of the area of the 90 inches2
the sequence the sequence triangle
23. x=
0 26. Column A Column B
4 4
Column A Column B 5
x+5 5
(x + 5)

4
x
x4

0
27. y = 2x + 3, p = 2x + 3
Column A Column B
The slope of the The slope of the The value of
y The value of
p
line connecting line connecting when x = 0 when x = 0
points (−3, 25) and points
(−2, 30) (2, 3) and (3, 9)

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Directions: Answer choices for all questions on this page:

28. The sum of the interior angles of a polygon 30. The volume of the cube is 54 cm3 .
with n sides is 180(n − 2).
Column A Column B
The measure of an The measure of an
interior angle of a interior angle of a
regular pentagon regular hexagon
29.
Column A Column B
s units 4 units

( 45 )−1
− 45
Column A Column B
The area of the x2 − xy
shaded region

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32. Kevin records the daily temperatures for 27 34. x>y

days, as shown in the graph.
Figures not drawn to scale.
Both Triangle A and Triangle B are right

triangles.
Column A Column B
The area of The area of
Triangle A Triangle B
Column A Column B
The median The mode of the 35. Column A Column B
temperature temperatures 3
4e − 4g 3
4(e − g)(e2 + eg + g 2 )
33. The sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is 36. Column A Column B

120. x x2
Column A Column B
The least of the 4 27
consecutive odd
integers

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37. The frequency table shows the number of

cars parked in the driveway of each home
in a neighborhood.
Column A Column B
The mean of the The mode of the
number of cars number of cars
parked per house parked per house

RC 3
Section 3
Reading Comprehension
This section contains six short reading passages. Each passage is followed by six
questions about that passage. Answer the questions based on what is stated in or implied
by the passage. You may write in the test booklet. For each answer you choose, fill in the
corresponding bubble on your answer document.
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Questions 1-6
1 Throughout the waterways of 38 platypus lays eggs. Many people think

2 eastern Australia and on the island of 39 that mammals are defined by being
3 Tasmania lives one of the more unusual 40 warm-blooded and giving birth to live
4 animals found in the animal kingdom: 41 young. Although this is generally the
5 the platypus. This small mammal 42 case (only one other mammal species,
6 contains an odd assortment of 43 the echidna, lays eggs), mammals are
7 characteristics typically associated with 44 actually defined as having hair on their
8 other animals, including an otter’s body, 45 bodies (at some point in their life), one
9 a beaver’s tail, and a duck’s bill and 46 bone in their lower jaw, three middle ear
10 webbed feet. 47 bones, vertebrae, a specific portion of
11 Despite its eccentric appearance, this 48 the brain called the neocortex, and
12 amphibious mammal is well-suited for 49 female mammary glands to feed their
13 its unique lifestyle. Its sleek body and 50 young. By these measures, the platypus
14 broad, paddle-like tail are covered with 51 seems more like a mammal, yet still in a
15 waterproof fur that keeps the platypus 52 unique way. The platypus does have
16 dry and warm. In water, the platypus 53 mammary glands, and secretes milk for
17 uses its webbed, feet-like fins to propel it 54 its young, but it does so through milk
18 forward as it swims, but on land it 55 patches where milk pools on its belly.
19 switches to using its sharp claws for 56 Because of their unique qualities,
20 traction. When submerged, the platypus 57 platypuses are frequently studied by
21 closes its eyes, nose, and ears, using the 58 evolutionary biologists. According to the
22 sensory abilities of its snout to detect 59 stories of indigenous Australians, the
23 prey. The platypus’ duck bill-shaped 60 different animal groups (land animals,
24 snout has the ability to sense electric 61 water animals, and birds) all asked the
25 fields generated by the muscular 62 platypus to join their groups, but the
26 contractions of its prey, allowing it to 63 platypus decided not to join any of them
27 hunt effectively even without the use of 64 and to remain an individual instead. In
28 its eyes. Male platypuses have a 65 1798, when the platypus was first
29 venomous spur on their ankles, known 66 encountered by British colonizers,
30 as the calcaneus spur, which is used as 67 British scientists who received reports of
31 protection and as a weapon when 68 its existence actually believed the animal
32 battling other males. 69 to be a hoax created by taxidermists.
33 Not only does the platypus have 70 Today, many scientists believe that
34 physical features mirroring other 71 platypuses may be the earliest relatives
35 animals, but some of its habits and 72 of modern mammals.
36 practices seem to be derived from other
37 species as well. Just like reptiles, the

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1. The primary purpose of this passage is to 5. In line 20, “traction” most nearly means
(A) describe how the platypus evolved to (A) attacking.
its current form.
(B) grip.
(B) explain why the platypus has such
(C) marking.
diverse physical features.
(D) movement.
(C) clarify how the platypus is a mammal
despite its eccentricities. 6. In line 29, “venomous” most nearly means
(D) describe how the anatomy of the (A) fatal.
platypus makes it especially unique.
(B) piercing.
2. The style of the passage can best be (C) tactile.
described as
(D) toxic.
(A) colloquial.
(B) detailed.
(C) historical.
(D) informative.
3. According to the passage, platypuses have

which of the following features?
(A) a tail like a reptile
(B) one lower jaw bone
(C) a sharp-toothed beak
(D) male mammary glands
4. According to the passage, male platypuses

differ from females because they
(A) can detect nearby male platypuses.
(B) protect their young from predators.
(C) have an adaptation designed for
fighting.
(D) secure resources from the territories
of other males.

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Questions 7-12
1 In Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, about 29 disagreements, the classrooms at Habari Kibra
2 one-fifth of the city’s population lives in an 30 are a safe space for conversation. Even when
3 impoverished neighborhood that is called 31 there are tensions in the neighborhood outside,
4 Kibera. Although Kibera is a huge, sprawling 32 the students learn how to navigate these
5 community, it is not officially acknowledged 33 tensions to cover stories such as the
6 by the Kenyan government; thus, it lacks basic 34 contentious local elections.
7 public services and infrastructure. Sadly, the 35 At other times, the students take on
8 residents of Kibera are often stereotyped as 36 lighthearted assignments, such as taking
9 dangerous and lazy. In response to these 37 photographs around Kibera to show its
10 misconceptions, a group of young people have 38 diversity and human interest. But even these
11 begun to train at Habari Kibra, a journalism 39 more frivolous ventures challenge the many
12 school for students from Kibera. 40 stereotypes surrounding Kibera and its
13 Habari Kibra was founded by Michelle 41 residents. One of these stereotypes is that
14 Mulemi and Thomas Bwire, two Kibera 42 Kibera can only survive if it has outside aid.
15 residents. Mulemi and Bwire wanted to create 43 Rather, the students at Habari Kibra have been
16 a supportive environment where youth aged 44 writing about entrepreneurs who live in
17 15–24 could tell positive stories about their 45 Kibera itself, and who are working to build
18 community while receiving the training 46 community businesses.
19 necessary to become professional journalists. 47 Ultimately, many of the students at Habari
20 At the school, students are trained in 48 Kibra hope to use their new journalistic skills
21 television, print, photography, and online 49 to give back to their community. As Benedict,
22 journalism. In addition, the students are given 50 one of the students at Habari Kibra, puts it:
23 tools to find journalism internships and jobs 51 “There are many people who believe that
24 after they finish the program. 52 Kibera is the worst place to live in. As a
25 The students at Habari Kibra come from 53 resident, I want to show them that good things
26 many different local tribes, an intentional choice 54 take place here, too.”
27 by Mulemi and Bwire. Even though
28 some of these tribes are marked by historical

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7. The primary purpose of the passage is to 10. The passage implies that
(A) discuss the causes of poverty in (A) most Kenyan political unrest occurs
Kenya. in Kibera.
(B) detail the inter-tribal tensions in (B) the purpose of Habari Kibra is to be a
Kibera. for-profit organization.
(C) introduce a community journalism (C) Kibera would benefit from having
school. public services provided.
(D) outline the curriculum plan of a (D) Kibera's infrastructure is changing,
journalism school. thanks to local entrepreneurs.
8. The passage suggests that the students at 11. In line 34, “contentious” most nearly means
Habari Kibra (A) controversial.
(A) mostly come from outside Kibera. (B) courteous.
(B) all become professional journalists. (C) disagreeable.
(C) primarily focus on learning written (D) important.
journalism.
(D) support fellow students from 12. What is the mood of the quote included in
different tribes. the last paragraph?
(A) complacent
9. From the passage, it can be inferred that
Kibera is (B) grateful
(A) subject to stereotyping by non- (C) objective

residents. (D) optimistic
(B) completely dependent on foreign aid
workers.
(C) home to the majority of Nairobi’s
total population.
(D) enthusiastically supported by the
government of Kenya.

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Questions 13-18
1 The Renaissance was an era marked by 33 points. Additionally, these walls were built to be
2 artistic innovation. Painting, sculpture, and 34 lower and thicker in order to withstand cannon
3 architecture flourished during this period, and 35 fire. Guardsmen were stationed in the nooks of
4 wealthy patrons began to see the arts as an 36 the bastions, whose sharp, angular shapes were
5 opportunity to show off their affluence and the 37 ideal for deflecting cannon balls and provided
6 opulence of their estates. Patrons sponsored 38 the optimal angle for crossfire. As a collateral
7 artists and commissioned works that pushed the 39 benefit, the highly symmetrical shape of many
8 boundaries of aesthetic possibility. This spirit 40 star forts was considerably more pleasing to the
9 of innovation even influenced fields that are not 41 eye than the flat and drab medieval
10 commonly associated with art, such as military 42 fortifications.
11 architecture. A perfect example of such melding 43 Just what artistic merit could these military
12 between art and industry can be found in the star 44 structures bear? The great Italian artist
13 fort. 45 Michelangelo designed one of the first star forts
14 The star fort, or bastion fort, came into use 46 in Europe to protect his hometown of Florence.
15 in the sixteenth century. It replaced the medieval 47 While it can be argued that this fort does not
16 model of fortification, which looked something 48 compare to some of his great masterpieces, such
17 like a fairytale castle: a moat and a tall wall 49 as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, it is
18 surrounding a palace or city to keep it safe from 50 important to remember that Michelangelo’s star
19 invaders. This “security system” had its fair 51 fort is one of the earliest examples of this
20 share of flaws. For one, if intruders got very 52 structure—Michelangelo was unquestionably a
21 close to the walls, it was impossible for guards 53 star fort pioneer. Additionally, Sébastien Le
22 to fire upon them. Further, most defensive 54 Prestre de Vauban, one of King Louis XIV’s
23 walls could not withstand cannon fire, which 55 main architects and engineers, built his
24 came into common military use in Europe at the 56 signature star forts in strategic locations across
25 turn of the sixteenth century. 57 the French empire. Seen from overhead,
26 The star fort was the Renaissance’s answer 58 Vauban’s star forts expand into a remarkable
27 to the growing need for sturdier, smarter, and 59 bouquet of concentric star shapes. These
28 more attractive fortifications. As one might 60 structures ask us to redefine not only what we
29 guess, star forts are shaped like stars. From a 61 consider to be fortifications but also what we
30 bird’s-eye view, the walls of a star fort form a 62 consider to be art.
31 polygon—like a pentagon or octagon—with
32 arrowhead-shaped bastions jutting out at its

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13. The main purpose of the passage is to 17. Which statement best summarizes the
(A) discuss key artistic contributions to main idea of the last paragraph
military history. (lines 43-62)?
(B) explain the patronage system and its (A) There is no precise design for the
construction of the star fort.
role in the adoption of the star fort.
(B) Michelangelo’s star fort proves that
(C) compare and contrast medieval and
Renaissance fortification systems. fortifications can have artistic
qualities.
(D) provide an example of the manner in
(C) Vauban reinvented the structure of
which art merged with and influenced
other industries. the star fort with his groundbreaking
designs.
14. The word “opulence” in line 6 most nearly (D) The architectural elements of a star
means fort can be appreciated for their
(A) power. artistic and military value.
(B) grandeur. 18. In this passage, the author

(C) creativity. (A) discusses the military advantage of
(D) character. the star forts.
(B) explains how cannons came into
15. According to the passage, star forts
popular military use.
(A) had high walls.
(C) gives examples of the famous patrons
(B) were structured around the bastion. who have commissioned star forts.
(C) were all built in concentric star (D) provides comparisons between
patterns. medieval and modern systems of
(D) were built to better withstand fortification.
cannon fire.
16. The word “aesthetic” in line 8 most nearly

means
(A) creative.
(B) sculptural.
(C) technological.
(D) wealthy.

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1 The origins of photography trace back to the 37 iodine fumes, making it sensitive to light, and then
2 camera obscura, which has been referenced as 38 placed inside a camera and exposed to light for a
3 far back as fourth century BCE when a Chinese 39 number of hours. After exposure, the plate was
4 philosopher described a tool to capture light. 40 treated with mercury vapor, which reacted with
5 Translating to “dark room,” a camera obscura is a 41 the exposed silver iodide, forming a visible image.
6 rudimentary device that projects an inverted 42 Although the process was tedious, it led to less
7 image of the outside world onto a surface by using 43 expensive and more efficient methods decades
8 only a few simple components. Centuries later, in 44 later.
9 the early 1500s, Leonardo Da Vinci wrote about 45 In 1840, Alexander Wolcott further improved upon
10 the concept of the camera obscura in his tome 46 the daguerreotype process by swapping out the
11 Codex Atlanticus. Despite his clear 47 lens with a mirror lens. He recognized that an
12 descriptions and illustrations of the device’s 48 hours-long process to develop a photograph was
13 functionality, it wasn’t until the 19th century when 49 not practical and thus sought out a method to
14 pioneers like Louis Daguerre and Alexander 50 reduce processing times. Indeed, because of the
15 Wolcott were able to capture images on 51 mirror lens significantly increasing the amount of
16 chemically treated surfaces, thus leading to the 52 light entering the camera, the increased light
17 advent of photography. 53 allowed for shorter exposure times, thus making
18 However, snapping the first “real” photo was 54 portrait photography more feasible.
19 thought to be credited to French chemist Joseph 55 The evolution of photography paralleled
20 Nicéphore Niépce in 1827. Niépce coated a 56 advancements in technology, leading to
21 pewter plate with bitumen, an asphalt-like 57 innovations that democratized the medium. The
22 substance, and inserted it inside a camera 58 invention of flexible film, also known as roll film,
23 obscura. Niépce then placed his camera obscura 59 by George Eastman and the introduction of the
24 on a windowsill, aiming it at a view outside his 60 handheld Kodak camera brought photography to
25 window. The exposure lasted several hours, during 61 the masses.
26 which the sunlight interacted with the bitumen- 62 As technology raced forward, so did
27 coated plate. This process is known as 63 photography's capabilities. The digital revolution
28 heliography, based on the Greek word “helios,” 64 of the late 20th century transformed the darkroom
29 meaning sun. 65 into a realm of pixels and screens. Digital cameras
30 In the 1830s, Louis Daguerre built upon Niépce’s 66 allowed photographers to instantly view and
31 heliographic method to develop a new process, 67 manipulate their images, ushering in an era of
32 eponymously called the daguerreotype process. A 68 unprecedented creative control. The
33 polished silver-plated copper plate was 69 democratization of image-making intensified as
34 meticulously cleaned and polished to a mirror-like 70 smartphones equipped with powerful cameras
35 finish, which would serve as the base for 71 placed photography in the palms of millions.
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19. In line 6, “rudimentary” most nearly means 22. According to the fourth paragraph, in the
(A) advanced. development of the mirror lens camera,
Alexander Wolcott prioritized
(B) intuitive.
(A) accessibility.
(C) perplexing.
(B) affordability.
(D) simplistic.
(C) efficiency.
20. According to the passage, the ability to (D) prestige.
truly capture an image was not possible
until 23. In the fifth paragraph (line 57),
(A) 4th century BCE. “democratized” most nearly means
(B) 1500s. (A) neutralized.
(C) 1820s. (B) popularized.

(C) scandalized.
(D) 1830s.
(D) weaponized.
21. The purpose of the third paragraph (lines
30–44) is to 24. What tone does the author use in the last
(A) describe the challenges of the paragraph?
daguerreotype process and its limited (A) apprehensive
success in photography's evolution. (B) plaintive
(B) explain the steps involved in the (C) optimistic
daguerreotype process and to
highlight its significance despite its (D) scornful
downsides.
(C) discuss the drawbacks of the
daguerreotype process and its impact
on the accessibility of photography.
(D) examine the intricacies of the
daguerreotype process and its
contributions to modern
photographic techniques.

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Questions 25-30
1 The Grand Canyon, a geological wonder 38 with the land sustained the Havasupai tribe in
2 spanning hundreds of kilometers, has been home 39 their harmonious existence within the confines of
3 to many tribes and communities for thousands of 40 the Canyon for many generations, and their legacy
4 years. The groups that have inhabited the vicinity 41 continues to this day.
5 of the Grand Canyon throughout history offer us a 42 In modern times, the tribes that live near the
6 glimpse into their deep-rooted connection with 43 Grand Canyon continue to maintain their cultural
7 the land and the profound impact of 44 ties to the land while navigating the challenges of
8 environmental conditions on their way of life. 45 the contemporary world. There are currently
9 The Ancestral Puebloans were one of the earliest 46 eleven different tribes that still live within this
10 inhabitants of the Grand Canyon, establishing 47 region, including the Hopi, Navajo Nation, and the
11 dwellings within the canyon walls and creating 48 Yavapai-Apache Nation. Tourism and the influx of
12 intricate cliff dwellings that showcased their 49 visitors to the Grand Canyon have created both
13 architectural ingenuity. These establishments 50 economic opportunities and challenges for these
14 were generally only accessible by climbing the 51 tribes. While tourism can bring economic
15 Canyon’s steep walls by hand or with the help of a 52 benefits, it also places strains on delicate
16 rope. The Puebloan communities thrived through 53 ecosystems and sacred sites.
17 hunting, gathering, and agriculture, relying on 54 Amid these complexities, both modern tribes and
18 cultivating produce that could survive the harsh 55 local communities share a common concern for
19 elements. The Puebloans’ connection to the land 56 preserving the Grand Canyon's natural beauty and
20 was deeply spiritual, as reflected in their intricate 57 cultural significance. Beyond the challenges
21 petroglyphs, or rock carvings, and their pottery 58 posed by tourism, the looming threat of uranium
22 designs that depicted their reverence for nature. 59 mining further jeopardizes the Canyon's integrity.
23 Another tribe, the Havasupai, settled in the 60 Even though there are currently no active uranium
24 canyon around 1200 CE. Their name, which 61 mines directly within the Grand Canyon National
25 translates to “the People of the Blue-Green 62 Park, there is increasing pressure to harvest from
26 Waters,” reflects their proximity to Havasu Creek, 63 the uranium ore deposits prevalent within the area.
27 one of the largest tributaries leading to the 64 Efforts to protect the land have led to
28 Colorado River. Despite the vast expanse of the 65 collaborations between tribal nations and US
29 Canyon floor, the intractable rocky terrain limits 66 governmental agencies. For example, the US
30 the available land for crop cultivation. 67 National Park Service has worked with Native
31 Nevertheless, the Havasupai people are skilled 68 American tribes to incorporate traditional
32 farmers, harnessing various techniques to ensure 69 ecological knowledge into the management and
33 the survival of their crops. For example, they 70 preservation of the Grand Canyon, ensuring that
34 employ a farming technique known as 71 their voices are heard in decisions that impact the
35 cepukaka, a method that involves fortifying 72 land they consider sacred.
36 the plant bases to safeguard against wind. This
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25. Which best describes the primary purpose 28. According to the passage, the the
of the passage? Havasupai people use techniques like
(A) to examine the economic implications cepukaka to
of tourism, uranium mining, and other (A) protect their crops from wind
threats for the tribes in the Grand damage.
Canyon vicinity (B) make the rocky terrain easier to work
(B) to advocate for tourism as a means of with.
increasing exposure to the challenges
(C) prevent the wind from dispersing
faced by tribes inhabiting the Grand planted seeds.
Canyon region
(D) improve the soil quality to better
(C) to explore the historical significance,
nourish the plants.
cultural connections, and modern
challenges faced by various tribes 29. According to the passage, tourism in the
inhabiting the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon region
(D) to highlight the ways in which various (A) offers advantages and disadvantages
tribes living within the Grand Canyon to tribal communities.
have adapted to various challenges
(B) is inconsequential to the lives of the
that threaten their livelihood
tribes residing near the Grand
26. The passage implies that living within the Canyon.
Grand Canyon can be (C) has primarily positive effects on the
(A) challenging. cultural heritage of the tribes in the
area.
(B) mundane.
(D) only affects the economic aspects of
(C) terrifying.
the tribes living close to the Grand
(D) thrilling. Canyon.
27. In the third paragraph (line 29),

“intractable” most nearly means
(A) dangerous.
(B) pliable.
(C) spacious.
(D) unyielding.

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30. According to the passage, which does the

author mention as a reason that the Grand
Canyon is targeted for uranium mining?
(A) There is an abundance of uranium in
the area.
(B) Uranium deposits have been
expended in other areas of the world.
(C) The areas within the Grand Canyon
National Park are largely unprotected.
(D) The Grand Canyon is considered an
untapped resource for many minerals.

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Questions 31-36
1 While few U.S. presidents are more fondly 38 Declaration of Human Rights may well become
2 regarded than President Franklin Delano 39 the international Magna Carta of all men
3 Roosevelt (FDR), it was his wife, Eleanor 40 everywhere. We hope its proclamation by the
4 Roosevelt, who delineated many of the social 41 General Assembly will be an event comparable
5 policies instituted during FDR’s twelve-year 42 to the proclamation of the Declaration of the
6 term. Eleanor Roosevelt fought tirelessly to 43 Rights of Man by the French people in 1789, the
7 advance the rights of women, children, veterans, 44 adoption of the Bill of Rights by the people of
8 and refugees. She revolutionized the role of the 45 the United States, and the adoption of
9 First Lady through her social justice work and, 46 comparable declarations at different times in
10 even after leaving the position, continued to be 47 other countries.
11 a central figure in the international fight for 48 At a time when there are so many issues
12 human rights. 49 on which we find it difficult to reach a common
13 In 1946, Eleanor Roosevelt became the first 50 basis of agreement, it is a significant fact that
14 chairperson of the United Nations Commission 51 58 states have found such a large measure of
15 on Human Rights. In the role, she oversaw the 52 agreement in the complex field of human rights.
16 committee drafting the Universal Declaration of 53 This must be taken as testimony of our common
17 Human Rights (UDHR), a document affirming 54 aspiration first voiced in the Charter of the
18 all individuals’ basic human rights. The 55 United Nations to lift men everywhere to a
19 following is an excerpt from her speech, which 56 higher standard of life and to a greater
20 she delivered to the United Nations General 57 enjoyment of freedom. Man’s desire for peace
21 Assembly at the UDHR adoption ceremony in 58 lies behind this Declaration. The realization that
22 1948: 59 the flagrant violation of human rights by Nazi
60 and Fascist countries sowed the seeds of the last
23 In giving our approval to the
61 world war has supplied the impetus for the work
24 Declaration today it is of primary importance
62 which brings us to the moment of achievement
25 that we keep clearly in mind the basic character
63 here today.
26 of the document. It is not a treaty; it is not an
27 international agreement. It is not and does not 64 Eleanor Roosevelt spoke in front of a
28 purport to be a statement of law or of legal 65 room full of world leaders, diplomats, and
29 obligation. It is a Declaration of basic 66 ambassadors, who responded to her speech with
30 principles of human rights and freedoms, to be 67 a standing ovation. She remained head of the
31 stamped with the approval of the General 68 U.N. Commission on Human Rights until 1951,
32 Assembly by formal vote of its members, and to 69 and continued to serve on the Commission
33 serve as a common standard of achievement for 70 until 1953. Her legacy of activism determined
34 all peoples of all nations. 71 the course of social reform internationally, for
35 We stand today at the threshold of a 72 years to come.
36 great event both in the life of the United Nations
37 and in the life of mankind. This Universal

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31. Which statement best expresses the main 34. This passage contains an excerpt from a
idea of the passage? speech made by
(A) Eleanor Roosevelt accomplished her (A) the President of the United States.
greatest achievements while she was (B) the Secretary-General of the United
First Lady.
Nations.
(B) Eleanor Roosevelt’s work on the
(C) the head of the Commission on
UDHR was the greatest achievement Human Rights.
of her career.
(D) the chairperson of the United Nations
(C) Eleanor Roosevelt cemented her place
General Assembly.
in history by being the first woman to
chair a U.N. committee. 35. The author of the passage includes the
(D) Eleanor Roosevelt’s lifelong given excerpt in order to provide
commitment to promoting human (A) the reader with a sense of the
rights had a tremendous global importance of the United Nations.
impact.
(B) insight into Eleanor Roosevelt’s
32. According to the passage, which is true of passion for the mission of the UDHR.
Eleanor Roosevelt? (C) evidence to support the author’s
(A) She served as the head of the U.N. claims about President Franklin
Commission on Human Rights for Delano Roosevelt.
twelve years. (D) an example of the type of speech that
(B) She did not serve on any international would be given before the United
committees after 1951. Nations General Assembly.
(C) She was the sole writer of Articles 36. In her speech, Eleanor Roosevelt states
1–3 of the Universal Declaration of that the Universal Declaration of Human
Human Rights. Rights is meant to primarily serve as
(D) She shaped many of the U.S. policies (A) a revision of the Charter of the United
that promoted the civil rights of Nations.
women and veterans.
(B) an international agreement between
33. The word “delineated” in line 4 most nearly nations.
means (C) a set of human rights principles to
(A) corroborated. guide all nations on Earth.
(B) defined. (D) a recognition of the human rights

violations of the last century.
(C) resumed.
(D) thwarted.

MA 4
Section 4
Mathematics Achievement
For this section, read each question and choose the best answer from the four listed
answer choices.
You may write in the test booklet. For each answer you choose, fill in the corresponding
bubble on your answer document. Make sure each bubble you darken on your answer
sheet corresponds to the question on which you are working.
SAMPLE QUESTION: Sample Answer

(A) (B) (C) (D)
What is the area of a square that has a side length of 6 cm?
(A) 12 cm²
(B) 18 cm²
(C) 36 cm²
(D) 38 cm²
The correct answer is 36 cm², so choice C is darkened.
STOP. Do not go on
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1. Marc keeps track of how much money he 2. Which matrix is equivalent to the
spends on lunch every day. The data is expression
shown below. ⎡9⎤ ⎡0⎤
⎢4⎥ + ⎢3⎥ ?
⎣8⎦ ⎣1⎦

(A) ⎡0⎤
⎢12⎥
⎣8⎦

(B) ⎡0⎤
⎢7⎥
⎣8⎦

If this pattern continues, how much will (C) ⎡9⎤

⎢7⎥
⎣8⎦
Marc spend on lunch on the 4th day?
(A) $4.35
(B) $4.40 (D) ⎡9⎤
⎢7⎥
(C) $4.55
⎣9⎦

(D) $4.60
3. Tony and Marty are saving up to buy a new
piece of equipment. Together, they have
$75. Tony has 4 times as much money as
Marty. How much of the $75 belongs to
Marty?
(A) $15
(B) $20
(C) $25
(D) $40

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4. Marilyn and Katya conducted a survey 5. Scott is conducting a survey to determine

about the type of footwear people wear at the number of servings of vegetables
the mall. They recorded the type of students at his school eat every day. Which
footwear and the gender of each person sample of students will give him the most
who was surveyed. The table shows the reliable information about the students at
recorded data. his school?
(A) a random sample of students in the
cafeteria before school
(B) a random sample of students who
attend a chorus show
(C) a random sample of all the students
in the school
A person was randomly selected from the (D) a random sample of students in his
participants to receive a $50 gift homeroom class
certificate. If the person chosen was
female, what is the probability that she was 6. The box-and-whisker plot represents the
wearing dress shoes? average cost of a car wash in a city.
(A) 1
4
(B) 2
5
(C) 3
5
(D) 3
4 What is the range of the data?

(A) $10
(B) $13
(C) $15
(D) $18

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7. A line is graphed on the coordinate plane. 9. A bowl contains 4 quarters, 3 nickels, 3

dimes, and 8 pennies. If one coin is chosen
at random from the bowl, then replaced,
and a second coin is randomly selected
from the bowl, what is the probability that
both coins will be quarters?
1 1
(A) 4
× 4
(B) 4
18
2 2
(C) 9 × 9
(D) 4
9

10. A list shows the heights of 20 people while

they are wearing shoes. The range of the
heights is 13 inches, the mean is 65.5
What is the slope of the line graphed on inches, the median is 65 inches, and the
the coordinate plane?
mode is 67 inches. To account for the
(A) 3 height of the shoes, 1 inch is subtracted
(B) 4 from the heights in the list to form a new
list. Which is equal for both lists?
(C) 11
(A) the range
(D) 15
(B) the mean
8. If 16x = 256, what is x?

(C) the median

(A) 4 (D) the mode
(B) 8
(C) 12
(D) 16

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11. A graph of two points is shown. 13. The stem-and-leaf plot shown represents
the points scored by individual players at a
basketball game.
How many players scored more than 10

points?
What is the slope of the line that passes
through point A and point B ? (A) 4
(A) −3 (B) 5
(C) 7
(B) − 13
(D) 12
(C) 1
3
(D) 3
12. In a math study group, 2 of the 5-member

group will present their project to the
class. How many combinations of 2
members are possible from the 5-member
study group?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 30

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14. The stem-and-leaf-plot shown represents 16. If (7.9 − 2)x = x, what is the value of x ?
the number of books that were checked
out one each of 9 days at a library.
(A) 1
(B) 5.9
(C) 1
5.9
(D) 0
17. Out of all students in Mr. Bernard's class,

1
30% enjoy biking. Of that group, 5 also

enjoys running. What fraction of the class

enjoys both biking and running?
1
(A) 15

(B) 3
50
(C) 2
3
(D) 5
What is the median number of books 8
checked out at the library on these 9 days?

(A) 131 18. The ages of the children in an elementary
class are shown.
(B) 136
(C) 142 7, 9, 10, 13, 11, 7, 9, 12, 12, 11, 9, 7, 9,
(D) 144 10, 11
15. A spinner is divided into 10 equal sections: What is the median age?
5 sections are blue, 2 sections are red, and
(A) 9
3 sections are yellow. The spinner is spun
twice. What is the probability that the first (B) 9.5
spin results in a blue and the second spin (C) 10
results in a yellow?
(D) 10.5
(A) 1
15
(B) 3
20
(C) 1
6

(D) 4
5

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19. An object descends to a depth of 30 meters 22. The formula for the volume of a sphere is
4 3
in 9 minutes. How long will it take the 3 πr , where

r is the radius of the sphere.
object to reach a depth of 0.5 kilometers if
If a sphere has a diameter of 10 millimeters
it continues to descend at the same rate? (mm), what is the volume of the sphere?
(A) 1.5 minutes (Round to the nearest hundredth.)
(B) 15 minutes (A) 25π mm3
(C) 2 hours, 30 minutes (B) 33.34π mm3
(D) 25 hours (C) 100π mm3
20. When a number x is divided by 8, the result (D) 166.67π mm3
is 12 and the remainder is 3. What is the
23. Which is equivalent to x2 − 5x − 6 ?
remainder when x is divided by 12 ?
(A) 2 (A) (x − 6)(x − 1)
(B) 3 (B) (x − 6)(x + 1)
(C) 5 (C) (x − 3)(x − 2)
(D) 6
(D) (x − 3)(x + 2)
21. Mahrya has 20 cards numbered 1 − 20. If
Mahrya selects a card at random, what is
the probability that the card she selects is
greater than 8 and also a multiple of both 2
and 3 ?
(A) 1
10
(B) 2
10

(C) 4
10
(D) 6
10

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24. The solid object shown is made using a 26. The grid shows three vertices of a
cylinder and has an indentation at the top rectangle.
in the shape of a cone.
Which ordered pair could be the

Which value is the best approximation of coordinates of the fourth vertex of the
the volume of the object? rectangle?
(Volume of cylinder = πr2 h; Volume of (A) (4, 3)
cone = πr2 h3 )
(B) (5, 2)

(A) 20π
(C) (6, 2)
(B) 30π
(D) (7, 3)
(C) 35π
(D) 40π
25. What is the value of the numerical

expression 8.1 × 105 − 5.0 × 103 ?
(A) 7.4 × 105
(B) 7.6 × 105
(C) 8.05 × 105
(D) 8.15 × 105

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27. A triangle is inscribed in a circle with radius 29. What is the value of the numerical
6 inches as shown in the diagram. 4.8×108
expression 2.4×10−6 ?
(A) 2.0 × 1014

(B) 2.0 × 1013
(C) 2.0 × 106
(D) 2.0 × 102
30. Which numerical expression represents an

integer?
(A) x−4
(B) 9+1
(C) 2×
2
(D) 25 − 8
What is the area of the shaded region?

31. An object traveled 12 meters per minute.
(A) (36π − 36) inches2
Which measurement is equivalent to the
(B) (36π − 72) inches2 distance the object traveled?
(C) (144π − 36) inches2 (A) 1 meter per second

(B) 20 centimeters per second
(D) (144π − 72) inches2
(C) 120 centimeters per minute
28. Which describes all values of x for which (D) 1,200 millimeters per minute
∣3x + 4∣ < 5 ?
1
(A) x< 3
(B) x<3
1
(C) −3 < x < 3

1
(D) x < −3 or x > 3

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32. A solution set is graphed on the number 34. The object shown is made by placing a
line shown. cylinder on top of a cone. The base of the
cylinder is congruent to the circular base
of the cone.
Which inequality best describes this

solution set?
(A) ∣x − 2∣ ≤ 4
(B) ∣x + 2∣ ≤ 4
(C) ∣x − 4∣ ≤ 2
(D) ∣x + 4∣ ≤ 2
33. Which expression is equivalent to the

expression 8x5 ?
(A) 16x10
What is the volume, in cubic centimeters,

(B) 16x25
of the object? (Volume of cylinder = πr 2 h;

Volume of cone = πr 2 3 )
h
(C) 64x10

(D) 64x25 (A) 32π

(B) 40π
(C) 44π
(D) 128π
35. If f (x) = 4x + 4 for all values of x, what

is the value of f (2y) ?
(A) 8y + 4
(B) 8y + 8
(C) 8y 2 + 4
(D) 8y 2 + 8

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36. The table below shows the results of a 38. A sequence is shown.
survey of 40 students. Each student was
asked about his or her favorite science
25, 21, 17, 13
class.
Which expression represents the nth term

of this sequence?
(A) −4n + 29
(B) −4n + 25
(C) 4n + 29
(D) 4n + 25
39. Use the figure to answer the question.
If a circle graph is made using this data,

what is the central angle of the portion of
the graph representing Biology?
(A) 16∘
(B) 32∘
(C) 72∘
(D) 144∘
37. What is the solution set for the equation
Figure not drawn to scale.
−25 − x2 = 0 ?
(A) 5 If AB = AC , and AP is perpendicular to
(B) 5i BC , what is the perimeter of triangle
(C) ±5 ABC ?
(D) ±5i
(A) 8
(B) 15
(C) 18
(D) 21

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40. A tournament has 8 teams and each team is 43. Use the figure to answer the question.
scheduled to play every other team once.
How many games are scheduled for the
tournament?
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 28
(D) 56
2
41. x −81
For what value(s) of x does (x+5)(x−5) = 0?
(A) x=5
(B) x=9
(C) x = 5 and x = 9
(D) x = 9 and x = −9 If a = 45∘ , what is c2 ?
(A) 6
42. If Maeve leaves her home and drives 4 miles
north, 5 miles east, and another 8 miles (B) 8
north, what is the shortest distance (C) 12
between her new location and her home?
(D) 16
(A) 12 miles
(B) 13 miles 44. A wedding menu has 5 starters, 3 mains,
and 4 desserts.
(C) 14.5 miles The list gives the meal options each
(D) 17 miles attendee must choose from.
a starter and a main,
a main and a dessert,
a starter, a main, and a dessert.
How many different ways of choosing a

meal for this wedding are there?
(A) 27
(B) 36
(C) 60
(D) 87

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45. The graph shows the number of math 46. Tom recorded the daily high temperatures
problems completed by the 24 students in in two cities for the same number of days.
Mrs. Swope’s class during a timed period.
The horizontal axis represents the number
of problems completed, and the vertical
axis represents the number of students
who completed that number of problems
during the timed period.
Based on the data, what conclusion can be

made about the difference in the median
temperatures of the two cities?
(A) The difference is 13 as large as the

range of City B's high temperatures.

(B) The difference is 1.2 times the IQR of
City A's high temperatures.
(C) The difference is 32 as large as the

range of City A's high temperatures.

(D) The difference is 1.5 times the IQR of
What is the mean number of math
City B's high temperatures.
problems completed per student during
this time period?
(A) 6.00
(B) 6.25
(C) 6.50
(D) 6.75

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47. Triangle ABC is shown. The length of AC is

25 feet. The measure of angle ABC is 40∘ .
Which expression is equal to the length of

side BC , in feet?
(A) 25
tan 40∘
(B) tan 40∘

25
(C) 25
sin 40∘
(D) sin 40∘

25

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The quantity in Column B (33.3) is more than the

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