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• Question 61:

  Which sentence best describes how the article is organized?

  

  A. A hypothesis is proposed, the evidence is considered, and it is concluded that the original hypothesis was correct.

  B. A problem is introduced, several possible solutions are discussed, and the correct solution is identified and explained.

  C. A problem is introduced, and possible methods for finding a solution are discussed, but no conclusion is reached.

  D. Two scientists are named, their competition to solve a problem is discussed, and the one who ultimately made the greatest contribution is celebrated.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 62:

  The theory described in lines 24-29 proposed that: A. the effects of the sun's gravity are different in the outer solar system.

  

  B. some other object was altering the orbit of Uranus.

  C. observations of the orbit of Uranus must be wrong.

  D. the seven known planets had predictable orbits.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 63:

  Which sentence best summarizes the main point of the passage?

  

  A. Uranus is probably the most important planet, because it helped us to understand more about our solar system than any other planet.

  B. Astronomers need more help making accurate measurements, because too often poor data leads to false conclusions.

  C. Just when we think we know everything about our solar system, we often make chance discoveries, such as the observation of the planet Neptune.

  D. While there were several possible explanations for the strange behavior of Uranus, scientists ultimately proved that the best explanation was a previously unknown planet.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 64:

  What does the author suggest is the main problem with theories about the destruction of the Great Library?

  

  A. There are no surviving eye-witnesses to give an account of the Great Library's destruction.

  B. All of the historical records are in Ancient Greek, which it is difficult for modern researches to translate.

  C. There is some reason to believe that the Great Library may still exist somewhere in Alexandria.

  D. There are many conflicting stories, and the details vary widely among accounts.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 65:

  In lines 4-5, "politely observed these orbits" can be best interpreted to mean that the planets:

  

  A. behaved according to known rules.

  B. were easy to observe in the night sky.

  C. revolved around the sun quietly.

  D. rarely changed their orbits.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 66:

  Based on the context, "perturbing" (line 27) most nearly means: A. eliminating.

  

  B. circling.

  C. disturbing.

  D. alarming.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 67:

  Which best describes the organization of the passage?

  

  A. The author relates a personal story about his experience with a real place, and describes the historical context.

  B. The author describes a theory, discusses the evidence, and examines opposing viewpoints.

  C. The author describes the founding of a historical institution, its role in ancient society, and its decline or destruction.

  D. The author relates a story about the ancient world, and discusses its origins.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 68:

  The author of this passage would most likely agree that: A. The Great Library most likely survived for only about 300 years.

  

  B. The ultimate fate of the Great Library should always remain a mystery.

  C. The preservation and advancement of knowledge is very important.

  D. It is very surprising that ancient people were concerned about preserving books.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 69:

  Which best states the main point of the second paragraph (lines 24-42)?

  

  A. Ancient books were usually based on oral history.

  B. Even historically important texts are only useful once they've been translated into a familiar language.

  C. The scholars of the Great Library were more interested in editing existing works than in creating new ones.

  D. In addition to their other activities, the scholars of the Great Library translated and edited many important texts.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 70:

  A fair coin has an equal probability of landing on heads or tails when it is flipped. A fair die has an equal probability of landing on a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 when it is rolled.

  

  Compare the quantity in column A to the quantity in Column B.

  A. The quantity in Column A is greater.

  B. The quantity in Column B is greater.

  C. The two quantities are equal.

  D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

  Correct Answer: B