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12 Practice Tests for the SAT
Practice Test One Answers and Explanations
16. D
Difficulty: Medium
What specific aspect of 45 Minutes from Denver mentioned
in Passage 1 makes it particularly distinct from previous
films?
This Detail question requires that you pay attention to the
details of both passages while you are reading. However,
the wording here is important because the question asks for
a specific aspect of the film, which you should keep in mind
as you are making your choice. Look for the choice that
contains that specific aspect.
Choice (A) is an opposite; Grey mentions his interpretation
in the first sentence of the third paragraph. Choice (B) is an
opposite; these details are mentioned when Grey speaks
of the studios wanting to rewrite his script (lines 86-90).
Choice (C) is an opposite; Grey's reference to the very
rich investor (line 94) eliminates this choice. Choice (D) is
correct, as Grey never mentions this in Passage 2. Choice (E)
is out of scope; there is no reference to competition from
other films in Passage 1 or 2.
17. D
Difficulty: Medium
What aspect of Oscar Grey's multifaceted artistic abilities
do both the critics and the studios seem to appreciate the
least? The author and critic in Passage 1 and most of the
major studios Oscar Grey mentions in Passage 2 all agreed
that Grey was a talented director and actor, but 45 Minutes
from Denver, which he wrote, was seriously flawed. Look
for the choice that contains the best conclusion that can be
drawn from this information.
Choice (A) is distortion; in Passage 1, the author mentions
that many critics were "impressed by the talented director's
extraordinary eye and acting ability," and in Passage 2, Grey
states that he received many acting and directing offers,
so this choice is not supported. Choice (B) is distortion;
neither passage offers anything to suggest this. Choice (C)
is distortion; in Passage 1, Reynolds calls the film uniquely
appealing visually, and it can be assumed in Passage 2 that
if the .film had no redeeming qualities, the studios would
not even care to rewrite it. Choice (D) is a good match for
your prediction. Choice (E) is an opposite; Revisited may
have been a hit, but it was a critical failure, and as stated in
line 33 of Passage 1, the film did not really help Grey to get
his second film produced.
18. c
Difficulty: Medium
In lines 110- 111, Grey references those who cling to the
rules. How would you describe a person who breaks the
rules to make a difference? In the final paragraph, Grey's
mention of those clinging to a meaningless set of rules is
a reference to critics who he believes are not open-minded
enough to understand work that challenges the norm. He
punctuates this by comparing the critics of today to those in
the past who discounted the work of Picasso, a painter who
is universally regarded as a groundbreaking genius. Look for
the statement that is in accord with what is suggested by
Grey's statement.
Choice (A) is out of scope; it's possible Grey may agree
with this, but he never suggests it. Choice (B) is extreme;
to suggest that Grey would agree that critics are never right
or justified is too extreme to be correct. Choice (C) is a
good match for your prediction. Choice (D) is distortion; in
the final sentence of the passage, Grey states that he pays
attention to the reaction of nobody but himself. Choice (E)
is distortion; again, in the final sentence, Grey suggests that
reviews have no effect on him.
SECTION 8
l. c
Difficulty: Low
Strategic Advice: If a problem at the beginning of a section
seems easy, it probably is. All you have to do is be
careful that you don't make an arithmetic error.
Getting to the Answer:
Employees by division:
Development = 1 x 4 = 4
Marketing = 2 x 3 = 6
Accounting = 3 x 2 = 6
Public Relations= 5 x 5 = 25
Overall total: 4 + 6 + 6 + 25 = 41