ACT Success - Reading Comprehension Practice #3
LITERARY NARRATIVE: This short story, "I Go Along," was written by Richard Peck in 1989.
Question 1
The scene where Mrs. Tibbetts first announces the trip to Bascomb College primarily serves to:
highlight the students' curiosity about poetry.
illustrate the general disinterest of the class toward learning.
showcase Mrs. Tibbetts' ability to engage her students.
demonstrate the different attitudes of students towards extracurricular activities.
Question 2
It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that the narrator’s feelings toward the poetry reading event change primarily due to:
Sharon's unexpected kindness and interest in him.
his sudden realization of his love for poetry.
Mrs. Tibbetts’ enthusiastic endorsement of the poet.
his peers' pressure and encouragement.
Question 3
The author’s use of the phrase “Being juniors, we also figure we know all there is to know about sex. We know things no adult ever heard of” most likely suggests:
the students’ actual advanced knowledge of the subject.
the typical arrogance and self-assuredness of teenagers.
an educational gap in the school’s curriculum.
cultural differences between generations.
Question 4
According to the passage, the main reason the narrator initially went on the bus to Bascomb College was:
his deep interest in poetry.
a desire to escape his usual routine.
curiosity about the college experience.
Sharon's influence and company.
Question 5
When the narrator states, “Here I am on the school bus for the Gifted with the major goddess girl in school,” it indicates:
his recognition of his own academic potential.
his sense of being out of place among the advanced students.
his indifference to social hierarchies.
his excitement about joining an elite group.
Question 6
The narrator’s description of the coach’s potential need for the bus implies that:
extracurricular activities are highly prioritized in the school.
athletics often take precedence over academic trips.
the school has limited transportation resources.
the coach and Mrs. Tibbetts have a scheduling conflict.
Question 7
The purpose of the poet’s final poem, “High School,” can be most accurately inferred to:
provide a nostalgic view of his own teenage years.
critique the pressures and difficulties faced by high school students.
highlight the academic rigor of his high school experience.
celebrate the accomplishments of high school athletes.
Question 8
Why does the narrator feel the need to “flinch” when Sharon Willis sits next to him on the bus?
He is shocked by her sudden appearance.
He was concentrating on something else.
He is uncomfortable with her attention and presence.
He feels guilty about leaving his friends behind.
Question 9
What does the interaction between Michelle Burkholder and Sharon Willis on the bus suggest about their social dynamics?
Sharon is somewhat independent from her peer group.
Michelle is the leader of the group, commanding everyone's actions.
Sharon is unpopular and often left out by her friends.
Michelle and Sharon have a conflictual relationship.
Question 10
The narrator's visualization of his environment during the poetry reading reveals his:
longing for a return to familiar settings.
distraction by the physical settings of the gym.
realization of being out of his comfort zone.
excitement about being part of a unique experience.
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