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Cost of the PSAT on Oct. 13, 2021
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Emma, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her. She was the youngest of the two daughters of a most affectionate, indulgent father, and had, in consequence of her sister’s marriage, been mistress of his house from a very early period. Her mother had died too long ago for her to have more than an indistinct remembrance of her caresses, and her place had been supplied by an excellent woman as governess, who had fallen little short of a mother in affection.
Which choice best summarizes the first two paragraphs of the passage (lines 1-14)?
A) Even though a character loses a parent at an early age, she is happily raised in a loving home.
B) An affectionate governess helps a character to overcome the loss of her mother, despite the indifference of her father.
C) Largely as a result of her father’s wealth and affection, a character leads a contented life.
D) A character has a generally comfortable and fulfilling life, but then she must recover from losing her mother.
What is "A"
Even though a character loses a parent at an early age, she is happily raised in a loving home.
(19) Even before Miss Taylor had ceased to hold the nominal office of governess, the mildness of her temper had hardly allowed her to impose any restraint; and the shadow of authority being now long passed away, they had been living together as friend and friend very mutually attached, and Emma doing just what she liked; highly esteeming (26) Miss Taylor’s judgment, but directed chiefly by her own.
As used in line 26, “directed” most nearly means
A) trained.
B) aimed.
C) guided.
D) addressed.
What is "C"
In lines 25- 27, Emma's situation is described as "doing just what she liked; highly esteeming Miss Taylor's judgement, but directed chiefly by her own." In other words, Emma respects Miss Taylor's opinion nut makes decisions directed, or guided, primarily by her own opinion.
Date of the PSAT at Incline High School
What is October 13, 2021?
(54)The want of Miss Taylor would be felt every hour of every day. She recalled her past kindness—the kindness, the affection of sixteen years—how she had taught and how she had played with her from five years old—how she had devoted all her powers to attach and amuse her in health—and how nursed her (60) through the various illnesses of childhood.
As used in line 54, “want” most nearly means
A) desire.
B) lack.
C) requirement.
D) request.
What is "B"
Describes how Emma felt a loss after Miss Taylor married and moved out of Emma's home: "but it was a black morning's work for her. The want of Miss Taylor would be felt every hour of every day." In the context, "want" means "lack".
The main purpose of the passage is to
A) describe a main character and a significant change in her life.
B) provide an overview of a family and a nearby neighbor.
C) discuss some regrettable personality flaws in a main character.
D) explain the relationship between a main character and her father.
What is "A"
Emma Woodhouse's life and family are discussed,including the marriage of her governess Miss Taylor who then moves out of Emma's home. In line 74, Emma wonders how she is ot "bear the change" of Miss Taylor's departure, which indicates its significance.
The narrator indicates that the particular nature of Emma’s upbringing resulted in her being
A) despondent.
B) self-satisfied.
C) friendless.
D) inconsiderate.
What is"B"
According to the passage, Emma had " a disposition to think too well of herself" (line 30).