501 Critical Reading Questions [...]... Finally, as you work through these 501 questions, think of it as time spent doing something for yourself It is extremely important for you to improve your critical reading skills, not only for standardized tests, but also for your success throughout life And, besides, there is some pretty interesting stuff in this book! Enjoy xii 501 Critical Reading Questions 1 Popular Culture Questions 1–3 are based on the.. .501 Critical Reading Questions 2 Try looking at the questions (but not the answers) before you read the passage Make sure you understand what each question is asking What are the key words in the questions? Are there phrases you can look for in the passage? If so, underline them or jot them in the... skip around among the questions, or among the passages within a section This is an especially important strategy if you know from past experience that you often run out of time on standardized tests If this is the case, and you encounter a passage you’re having difficulty with, go on to the next one and come back to the difficult one later, as time allows xi 501 Critical Reading Questions Remind Me Why... c d e how the information on a CD is read why semiconductor lasers were invented where information is stored on a CD what pits and bumps are the purpose of the aluminum layer of a CD 2 501 Critical Reading Questions Questions 4–6 are based on the following passage The selection that follows is about the current state of the modeling industry (1) (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) The beginning of the twenty-first... the economy of its state b to keep it closer in size to the other megamalls c so it can employ more people d to attract more tourists e to compete for visitors with the Mall of Arabia 8 501 Critical Reading Questions Questions 18–25 are based on the following passage The following selection explains the origins of sushi, and its popularity in the United States (1) (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) Burgers,... vinegared rice He used wasabi to flavor it He used raw fish 20 According to the passage, what does shime mean? a b c d e salmon shrimp marinated roe seaweed 10 501 Critical Reading Questions 21 All of the following can be explicitly answered by reading the passage EXCEPT a What is the definition of the word sushi? b Did Japan’s economic status have a bearing on sushi’s popularity? c Have Americans adapted... preserved It gets dry 25 What would be the best name for maki zushi that has the placement of the rice and nori switched? a rice ball b maki maki c zushi deluxe d inside-out e wasabi sashimi 11 501 Critical Reading Questions Questions 26–33 are based on the following passages Both of these passages were adapted from high school newspaper editorials concerning reality television PASSAGE 1 (1) (5) (10) (15) (20)... stapling to cover a way of making curtains to cover the floor 15 501 Critical Reading Questions 33 What does the author of Passage 1 find most troublesome about Reality TV? a It isn’t original b It doesn’t need writers to come up with scripts c It invades people’s privacy d It doesn’t accurately show reality e It shows how shallow people are Questions 34–40 are based on the following passage The selection... were available for rent, rather than purchase Magie’s invention became very popular, spreading through word of mouth, and altering slightly as it did Since it was not manufactured by Magie, the boards and game pieces were homemade Rules were explained and transmuted, from one group of friends 16 501 Critical Reading Questions (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) to another There is evidence to suggest that... with Quakers 18 501 Critical Reading Questions 39 Why did Mrs Phillips sell her patent to Parker Brothers? a So a large company would market her game and spread the word about Henry George’s single tax theory b So she could make money c So The Landlord’s Game could compete with Monopoly d So the truth would be told about Charles Darrow e So she would become famous 40 All of the following questions can . allows. 501 Critical Reading Questions xii 501 Critical Reading Questions Remind Me Why I’m Doing This Finally, as you work through these 501 questions, . 501 Critical Reading Questions