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SECTION TWO: READING COMPREHENSION
In this section you will read five passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. For questions 41-70, circle the ONE best answer, A., B., C, or D, to each question.
Passage 1: Questions 41 - 45
Although the period that we call the Renaissance began in Italy in the fourteenth century, this idea of rebirth in learning characterized other epochs in history in different parts of the world.
In 800 A.D. Charlemagne became king of the Franks and initiated the Carolingian Renaissance, a period which saw beautiful and more modern cities patterned on Roman architecture. His improvements in instruction for boys expanded the educational system, helped maintain Roman culture, and continued a society in Western Europe, as well as created libraries (a carryover from Alexandrian Egypt of 323 B.C.).
Kievan Russia also enjoyed a period of rebirth some 200 years later under the able rule of Yaroslav the Wise. Like Charlemagne, he founded schools, established libraries, and brought about many architectural achievements.
41. Which was the earliest period of rebirth mentioned?
A. Russian A. Kiev movement?
A. maintaining the status quo B. improved education A. 2
B. 3
C. architectural advances D. the creation of libraries C. 4
D. 5
B. Italian B. Rome
C. Carolingian C. Carolingian
D. Roman D. Frank
42. Which city did Charlemagne look upon as a model for his architectural improvements? 43. Which of the following was not mentioned as a characteristic of the Renaissance
44. How many centuries separated the Kievan and the Italian Renaissance? 45. What can we assume about Yaroslav?
A.He was demented.
C. He was inept. D. He was cruel.
B.He was a competent leader.
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Passage 2: Questions 46 - 50
Sequoyah was a young Cherokee Indian, son of a white trader and an Indian squaw. At an early age, he became fascinated by \the white man's written records. Although many believed this \the Great Spirit, Sequoyah refused to accept that theory. Like other Indians of the period, he was illiterate, but his determination to remedy the situation led to the invention of a unique 86-character alphabet based on the sound patterns that he heard.
His family and friends thought him mad, but while recuperating from a hunting accident, he diligently and independently set out to create a form of communication for his own people as well as for other Indians. In 1821, after twelve years of work, he had successfully developed a written language that would enable thousands of Indians to read and write.
Sequoyah's desire to preserve words and events for later generations has caused him to be remembered among the important inventors. The giant redwood trees of California, called \
46. How did Sequoyah's family react to his idea of developing his own \ A. They arranged for his hunting accident. B. They thought he was crazy. C.They decided to help him. D. They asked him to teach them to read and write. 47. What prompted Sequoyah to develop his alphabet? A. People were writing things about him that he couldn't read. B. He wanted to become famous. C. After his hunting accident, he needed something to keep him busy. D. He wanted the history of his people preserved for future generations. 48. The word illiterate means most nearly A. fierce C. abandoned B poor D. unable to read or write 49. How would you describe Sequoyah?
A. determined B. mad C. backwards D. meek 50. What is the most important reason that Sequoyah will be remembered?
A. California redwoods were named in his honor. B. He was illiterate.
C. He created a unique alphabet.
D. He recovered from his madness and helped mankind.
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