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12 Practice Tests for the SAT
Practice Test One Answers and Explanations
8. D
Difficulty: Low
The passage states that Revisited managed to become a
success through word of mouth. In terms of movies that
are heavily promoted, how would you characterize this type
of advertising? The best context clue to help you answer
this vocabulary question is found in the third paragraph of
Passage 1, where the author states that by word of mouth
(line 34), Revisited managed to become a success. Look for
the answer choice that best describes what this clue implies
about the type of hit the movie was.
Choice (A) is distortion; this particular definition of quiet
makes no sense in context. Choice (B) is out of scope;
there is nothing in the passage that indicates Revisited
lacked action. Choice (C) is distortion; Revisited is only
described as quirky (line 32); the tone of the film is not
offered. Choice (0) is a good match. Choice (E) is an
opposite; here, quiet is modifying the noun hit-a film that
enjoys monetary success.
9. A
Difficulty: Medium
What does the author of Passage 1 state that Oscar Grey
does in piecing together the events of Roth's life for the
film? Passage 1 states that the film is a loose interpretation
of the details of Alexander's Roth's life, which are spotty at
best and that Oscar Grey takes liberties . .. while attempting
to fill in the many blanks. These blanks, of course, are the
unknown details of the author's life. Look for the choice that
best summarizes this information.
Choice (A) is a good match for your prediction. Choice
(B) is extreme; a loose interpretation implies that the
portrayal was based on some fact; therefore, to label it as a
complete fabrication is incorrect. Choice (C) is distortion; a
mild embellishment is to be expected in a film and would
probably not spark an outrage. Choice (D) is out of scope;
the passage specifically states that Grey took liberties.
Choice (E) is out of scope; there is nothing in the passage
to suggest that the film's portrayal of Roth is idolatrous;
in fact, the outrage of Roth's fans might even suggest the
opposite.
10. B
Difficulty: Medium
There are a few Hollywood insiders who are not convinced
the movie will be a complete failure. What reasons do they
offer for their conviction? The Hollywood insiders suggest
that the critics predicting the film's quick death may be
exaggerating things a bit. These insiders then go on to
inform us of the large numbers of both Grey and Roth
admirers and their fierce loyalty to the artists. It can be
assumed that these fans will fill more than a few seats in
the theater. Look for the choice that best sums this up.
Choice (A) is an opposite; on the contrary, the Hollywood
insiders in fact suggest that the bad reviews may not
seriously affect the turnout for the movie. Choice (B) is a
good match for your prediction. Choice (C) is distortion;
the critics were wrong about Revisited, but the author
mentions this fact only to accentuate how many fans of
Oscar Grey the film generated. Choice (D) is an opposite;
the Hollywood insiders are referring to fans with a particular
interest in Grey and Roth, they do not discuss the average
moviegoer. Choice (E) is out of scope; there is nothing in
the passage that indicates a bias against Grey or Roth.
11. D
Difficulty: Medium
Which of the choices best rewords Reynolds's description,
an art film with an action film 's budget and expectations?
The passage is full of criticisms of the film, and this question
asks you to find the choice that sums all of them up. Both
the author and the critic Reynolds offer clues to help you:
In lines 44-45, Reynolds calls 45 Minutes an art film with
an action film 's budget and expectations; in addition, in
the concluding paragraph, the author says the film will
please the coffeehouse crowds but disappoint the average
filmgoer. Look for the choice that best describes what can
be gleaned from these two examples.
Choice (A) is an opposite; though Reynolds dislikes the
film, he does say that it is uniquely appealing visually (line
46). Choice (B) is distortion; this is a particular criticism of
the film-you are looking for a choice that lumps them all
together. Choice (C) is distortion; the passage indicates that
there may not be enough known about Roth to base a film
upon him, but the author never suggests Roth is not worthy.
Choice (D) is a good match for your prediction. Choice (E)
is an opposite; the criticisms, though mostly negative, in fact
suggest that the film is perhaps too original.