The Princeton Review - Princeton Review PSAT 8_9 Prep-Random House Children's Books (2021)

1. Which choice best describes a main theme of the passage?
A) Trusting a friend may be wise, even when it goes against
reason.
B) Victory comes from hard work.
C) Competition brings out the best in each competitor.
D) It is best to be cautious when the outcome is uncertain.
2. The author includes the second paragraph (lines 12–16) most
likely to
A) provide background on the characters by recounting how
Hassan became a skilled kite runner.
B) create a sense of anticipation by emphasizing the history of
competitiveness between Hassan and the narrator.