16.03.2017 Views

12.Practice.Tests.for.the.SAT_2015-2016_1128p

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Section 71<br />

Practice Test Six<br />

541<br />

17. The phrase "paradox of his iconic stature"<br />

(lines 103-104) is a reference to Randolph's<br />

knowledge that<br />

(A) he was on <strong>the</strong> brink of becoming a<br />

television icon<br />

(B) his image will be tarnished by <strong>the</strong> show's<br />

cancellation<br />

(C) he should have listened to Carver's<br />

suggestions<br />

(D) his great success on Talk Night will probably<br />

hinder his future endeavors in TV<br />

(E) he has not been praised <strong>for</strong> his work on<br />

Talk Night<br />

19. To Randolph, <strong>the</strong> prospect oflife without Talk<br />

Night is<br />

(A) stupendous<br />

(B) frightening<br />

( C) depressing<br />

(D) incomprehensible<br />

(E) stimulating<br />

18. The passage implies that Randolph's primary flaw<br />

is that<br />

(A) he is stubborn to a fault<br />

(B) he has <strong>the</strong> inability to trust anyone<br />

( C) despite his fame, he is very insecure<br />

(D) he is more concerned about Talk Night's<br />

ratings than its content<br />

(E) he prefers style over substance<br />

STOP

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!