Scholastic Aptitude Test Practice Exam

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The previous year question paper for Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is as follows:

Questions 1-10 are based on the following passage.
This passage is from Lydia Minatoya, The Strangeness of Beauty. 1999 by Lydia Minatoya. The setting is Japan in 1920. Chie and her daughter Naomi are members of the House of Fuji, a noble family.
Akira came directly, breaking all tradition. Was that it? Had he followed form had he asked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go-betweenwould Chie have been more receptive?
He came on a winters eve. He pounded on the door while a cold rain beat on the shuttered veranda, so at first Chie thought him only the wind. The maid knew better. Chie heard her soft scuttling footsteps, the creak of the door. Then the maid brought a calling card to the drawing room, for Chie.
Chie was reluctant to go to her guest; perhaps she was feeling too cozy. She and Naomi were reading at a low table set atop a charcoal brazier. A thick quilt spread over the sides of the table so their legs were tucked inside with the heat.
Who is it at this hour, in this weather? Chie questioned as she picked the name card off the maids lacquer tray.
Shinoda, Akira. Kobe Dental College, she read. Naomi recognized the name. Chie heard a soft intake of air. I think you should go, said Naom
Akira was waiting in the entry. He was in his early twenties, slim and serious, wearing the black military-style uniform of a student. As he bowed his hands hanging straight down, a black cap in one, a yellow oil-paper umbrella in the other Chie glanced beyond him. In the glistening surface of the courtyards rain-drenched paving stones, she saw his reflection like a dark double.
Madame, said Akira, forgive my disruption, but I come with a matter of urgency.
His voice was soft, refined. He straightened and stole a deferential peek at her face. In the dim light his eyes shone with sincerity. Chie felt herself starting to like him. Come inside, get out of this nasty night. Surely your business can wait for a moment or two.
I dont want to trouble you. Normally I would approach you more properly but Ive received word of a position. Ive an opportunity to go to America, as dentist for Seattles Japanese community.
Congratulations, Chie said with amusement.
That is an opportunity, Im sure. But how am I involved?
Even noting Naomis breathless reaction to the name card, Chie had no idea. Akiras message, delivered like a formal speech, filled her with maternal amusement. You know how children speak so earnestly, so hurriedly, so endearingly about things that have no importance in an adults mind? Thats how she viewed him, as a child.

It was how she viewed Naomi. Even though Naomi was eighteen and training endlessly in the arts needed to make a good marriage, Chie had made no effort to find her a husband.
Akira blushed.
Depending on your response, I may stay in Japan. Ive come to ask for Naomis hand.
Suddenly Chie felt the dampness of the night.
Does Naomi know anything of your ambitions?
We have an understanding. Please dont judge my candidacy by the unseemliness of this proposal. I ask directly because the use of a go-between takes much time. Either method comes down to the same thing: a matter of parental approval. If you give your consent, I become Naomis yoshi. Well live in the House of Fuji. Without your consent, I must go to America, to secure a new home for my bride.
Eager to make his point, hed been looking her full in the face. Abruptly, his voice turned gentle. I see Ive startled you. My humble apologies. Ill take no more of your evening. My address is on my card. If you dont wish to contact me, Ill reapproach you in two weeks time. Until then, good night
He bowed and left. Taking her ease, with effortless grace, like a cat making off with a fish.
Mother? Chie heard Naomis low voice and turned from the door. He has asked you? The sight of Naomis clear eyes, her dark brows gave Chie strength. Maybe his hopes were preposterous.
Where did you meet such a fellow? Imagine! He thinks he can marry the Fuji heir and take her to America all in the snap of his fingers!
Chie waited for Naomis ripe laughter. Naomi was silent. She stood a full half minute looking straight into Chies eyes. Finally, she spoke.
I met him at my literary meeting. Naomi turned to go back into the house, then stopped.
Mother.
Yes?
I mean to have him.


1.
Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?
A) One character argues with another character who intrudes on her home.
B) One character receives a surprising request from another character.
C) One character reminisces about choices she has made over the years.
D) One character criticizes another character for pursuing an unexpected course of action.

2.
Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?
A) A careful analysis of a traditional practice
B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter
C) A definitive response to a series of questions
D) A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote

3.
As used in line 1 and line 65, directly most nearly means
A) frankly.
B) confidently.
C) without mediation.
D) with precision.


Question Paper Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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