Reading Comprehension Test

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1. The narrator of this passage is:
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- an unidentified narrator who relates actions and thoughts largely from Mario’s perspective.
- an unidentified narrator who relates actions and thoughts largely from Rafael’s perspective.
- a character named Rafael.
- a character named Mario.
2. According to the passage, which of the following accurately describes Mario and Rafael’s relationship?
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- Mario is Rafael’s older cousin.
- Mario and Rafael are cousins of the same age.
- Mario and Rafael are old college buddies
- Mario is ten years older than Rafael, who is his nephew.
3. Based on the passage, the science referred to his line 24 is most likely:
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- an informal theory based primarily on experience and observation.
- computer-based theories that Mario refers to as systems.
- a carefully calculated theory based on statistics and experiments.
- outdated theories based on discarded rules of baseball.
4. The team’s actions described in lines 46-47 are mainly used as an indication of the team’s:
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- lack of confidence in the batter.
- admiration for the pitcher.
- attempt to appear confident in front of the crowd.
- eagerness to play baseball
5. The passage indicates that Mario and Rafael choose the particular spot where they sit down primarily because it:
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- allows them to watch two games at the same time.
- is the last available space on a busy afternoon.
- is close to a soda vendor.
- offers the best view of the batter.
6. As it is used in line 10, the word pimpled most nearly means:
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- spotted.
- filled.
- indented.
- wrinkled.
7. In the passage, which of the following qualities does Mario suggest is most important when evaluating a batter’s chances of hitting the ball?
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- Height
- Fit of the uniform
- Confidence
- Physique
8. As it is used in line 27, the phrase the whole package most nearly refers to:
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- the opportunity to be able to watch more than one game at a time.
- an assessment of a batter that includes attitude as well as physical features.
- a ticket to the games that includes food and drinks as well as admission.
- Mario’s experience going to college and working at a bank.

Reading Comprehension Test Quiz

1. The narrator of this passage is:

2. According to the passage, which of the following accurately describes Mario and Rafael’s relationship?

3. Based on the passage, the science referred to his line 24 is most likely:

4. The team’s actions described in lines 46-47 are mainly used as an indication of the team’s:

5. The passage indicates that Mario and Rafael choose the particular spot where they sit down primarily because it:

6. As it is used in line 10, the word pimpled most nearly means:

7. In the passage, which of the following qualities does Mario suggest is most important when evaluating a batter’s chances of hitting the ball?

8. As it is used in line 27, the phrase the whole package most nearly refers to:

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