English 20-2 Reading Comprehension Practice Test Review

The young man hesitated. Pride fought with hypothermia. Pride lost. “Why?”

Answer: _____ _____ _____ _____ 8. (Literal) What item does the young man ask for specifically? A. A hamburger B. Twenty dollars C. A phone charger D. A blanket 9. (Inference/Deeper Meaning) When Margaret says, “Because nobody remembers the last waitress,” she reveals that she feels: A. Angry at the young man. B. Proud of her career. C. Invisible and insignificant as the diner closes. D. Excited to start a new job. 10. (Purpose) Why does the author include the detail, “Neither mentioned the missing twenty dollars from the till”? A. To prove Frank is a bad boss. B. To show that Frank understood Margaret’s act of kindness without needing an explanation. C. To hint that the police will arrive later. D. To show that Margaret is a thief. Answer Key & Detailed Explanations Do not just check your answers. Read the explanations to understand why you got a question wrong. english 20-2 reading comprehension practice test

– Author’s Craft. A sign cannot be “stubborn.” The author gives it a human personality to show it is resisting its own death. The young man hesitated

– Inference. The diner is closing forever in minutes. She isn’t stealing for greed; she is breaking a pointless rule to do one last good thing. “Why