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Chapter 18Practice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4471/31/2011 9:16:11 PM
SECTION 1: ISSUE TOPICDirections:You will be given a brief quotation that states or implies an issue of general interest and specific instructionson how to respond to that issue. You will have 30 minutes to plan and compose a response in which youdevelop a position on the issue according to the specific instructions. A response to any other issue willreceive a score of zero.“Studying foodways—what foods people eat and how they produce, acquire, prepare, and consume them—isthe best way to gain deep understanding of a culture.”Write an essay in which you take a position on the statement above. In developing and supporting yourposition, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true.448 Cracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4481/31/2011 9:16:11 PM
SECTION 2: ARGUMENT TOPICDirections:You will be given a short passage that presents an argument, or an argument to be completed, and specificinstructions on how to respond to that passage. You will have 30 minutes to plan and compose a response inwhich you analyze the passage according to the specific instructions. A response to any other argument willreceive a score of zero.Note that you are NOT being asked to present your own views on the subject. Make sure that you respond tothe specific instructions and support your analysis with relevant reasons and/or examples.Fossil evidence indicates that the blompus—an extremely large, carnivorous land mammal—inhabited thecontinent of Pentagoria for tens of thousands of years until its sudden decline and ultimate extinctionabout twelve thousand years ago. Scientists have determined that the extinction coincided with a period ofsignificant climate change and with the arrival of the first humans. Some scholars theorize that the climatechange so altered the distribution of plants and animals in the environment that the food chain upon whichthe blompus depended was irretrievably disrupted. Others contend that predation by humans is the moreplausible explanation for the rapid population decline.Write a response in which you discuss specific evidence that could be used to decide between the proposedexplanations above.Practice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 449 4491/31/2011 9:16:12 PM
SECTION 3: VERBAL REASONINGFor questions 1 through 6, select one entry for eachblank from the corresponding column of choices. Fillall blanks in the way that best completes the text.1 of 20The (i) with which a statement isconveyed is frequently more important to the listenerin determining the intended meaning than the actualwords (ii) . For example, a compliment,when delivered sarcastically, will be perceived by thereceiver as fairly insulting.Blank (i)Blank ed2 of 20Though a film studio produces works that are(i) and artistic, its priorities oftendictate that creativity be (ii) to asecondary position since the creative process can(iii) the organization and hierarchynecessary to running a large company.Blank (i)Blank (ii)Blank (iii)expressivecomparedrespond totediousupliftedconflict withtiresomerelegatedcoexist with3 of 20Science and religion each have core tenets that areconsidered ; however, because somescientific tenets are in conflict with some religiousones, these tenets cannot all be correct.historicaxiomaticdisputable4 of 20Although most medical, preventative ointmentscommonly in use would have (i)an infection, the particular one Helen appliedto her sores actually, much to her dismay,(ii) her (iii) .Blank (i)Blank (ii)Blank (iii)surrendered tocontributed tomedicineexacerbateddetracted fromsalvestaved offdisbursed withaffliction5 of 20A single (i) remark can easilyruin the career of a politician, so mostare quickly trained to avoid such offhandremarks and instead stick to prepared talkingpoints. This training can result in a lack of(ii) , however, and elicit in merely(iii) , lukewarm responses from crowds.Blank (i)Blank (ii)Blank anticrigiditymorose6 of 20Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnestsatirizes the nature of upper crustBritish society; its characters take trivial concernsseriously while glibly dismissing important owubiquitousempirical450 Cracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4501/31/2011 9:16:12 PM
SECTION 3: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 7 through 8 are based on the followingreading passage.In 1798, economist Thomas Robert Malthusstated in his “Essay on the Principle of Population”that “population increases in a geometric ratio, whilethe means of subsistence increases in an arithmeticratio.” However, Malthus’s dire prediction of aprecipitous decline in the world’s population has notcome to pass. The miscalculations in what has cometo be known as the Malthus Doctrine are partly dueto Malthus’s inability to foresee the innovations thatallowed vast increases in worldwide wheat production.In the late nineteenth century, the invention ofthe tractor staved off a Malthusian disaster. Whilethe first tractors were not particularly powerful, thereplacement of animals by machinery meant that landthat had been devoted to hay and oats could now bereclaimed for growth of crops for human consumption.Nevertheless, the Malthusian limit might still havebeen reached if crop yield had not been increased.A natural way to increase crop yield is to supplythe soil with additional nitrogen. In 1909, chemistFritz Haber succeeded in combining nitrogen andhydrogen to make ammonia, the white powder versionof which, when added to the soil, improves wheatproduction. Haber nitrogen, however, was not widelyused until later in the twentieth century, largely dueto farmers’ resistance to spreading an unnaturalsubstance on their crops. Haber’s invention had afurther drawback: If applied in incorrect quantities,the wheat crop would grow taller and thicker,eventually toppling over and rotting.Interestingly, in the late twentieth century thediscovery of genetic engineering, which providesa means of increasing rice and maize production,met with equal resistance, this time from theenvironmental movement. Even without direct geneticengineering, it is likely that science will discover newmethods to improve agricultural production.7 of 20According to the passage, which is of the following istrue about Haber nitrogen?d Haber nitrogen is more effective at increasing theyield of wheat crops than that of maize or oatcrops.d Undesired effects can result from the applicationof surplus quantities of Haber nitrogen.d Haber nitrogen was the first non-naturallyoccurring substance to be applied to crops asfertilizer.d Haber nitrogen may not be effective if applied atan improper time in wheat’s growth cycle.d Farmers were quick to adopt Haber nitrogenbecause it made their crops grow taller andthicker.8 of 20The passage implies all of the following EXCEPTd world food production has kept pace with worldpopulation growthd technological innovation is one factor that allowedfor an increase in crop productiond complex genetic structure can hinder the efficacyof scientifically induced genetic mutationd the Malthusian limit might well have beenreached if new methods to increase cropproduction had not been foundd a Malthusian disaster would have been ensuredif it were not for the invention of geneticengineeringPractice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 451 4511/31/2011 9:16:12 PM
SECTION 3: VERBAL REASONING9 of 20Which of the following, if it were to happen, wouldbest accord with Malthus’s contention as it is statedin the first paragraph?d By 2040 the world’s population increasesmarginally, and food production keeps pace withdemand.d By 2040 the world’s population decreasesmarginally, and food production outstripsdemand.d By 2040 the world’s population remainsunchanged, and food production declines slightly.d By 2040 the world’s population has significantlyincreased, and food production has increasedslightly.d By 2040 the world’s population has significantlydecreased, and food production has decreasedslightly.10 of 20Replacing the word precipitous with which one of thefollowing, would least affect the overall meaning ofthe sentence?d anticipatedd deliberated graduald riskyd sharpQuestions 11 through 12 are based on the followingreading passage.The dearth of natural resources on theAustralian continent is a problem with whichgovernment officials there have long struggled. Aslong distance travel has become less of an obstacle,the tourism industry has become ever more importantto the national economy. Tourism represents morethan 10 percent of national export earnings annually,and in less developed regions such as the WesternTerritory, the percentage is much higher.Unfortunately, this otherwise rosy prospect hasone significant cloud on the horizon. In recent years,there has been a move towards returning some of theland to the Aboriginal people. As Western societyand culture have flourished on Australian soil, tribalpeople have been forced ever farther inland in an452 attempt to maintain their traditional ways of living, adesire that the government has striven to respect.One of the central beliefs of the Aboriginalreligion is that certain natural formations havespiritual significance and must be treated accordingly.Strict guidelines determine who may visit these sitesand at what times. Unfortunately, many of these sitesare the very natural wonders tourists flock to see.If non-Aboriginal people are forbidden to visit thesenatural wonders, many may choose not to vacationin a region that sorely needs the income generated bytourism.The Australian government has dealt with thisdilemma thus far by trying to support both sides.The Aboriginal council is still trying to put an end tosuch use of certain sites, however, and it remains tobe seen whether philanthropic or economic desires willultimately triumph.11 of 12In the context of the passage, which of the followingmost closely matches the meaning of the phrase“otherwise rosy prospect has one significant cloud onthe horizon”?d A colorful sunset is marred by a dark stormcloud.d A generally promising future has a potentialproblem.d The view is beautiful but partially blocked.d The future of the Aboriginal people is doubtful.d Although the situation looks good, in reality it ishopeless.12 of 12Consider each of the choices separately and select allthat apply.According to the passage, which of the following is acause of the current dispute between the Aboriginesand the Australian government?W economic hardships in certain regions of thecountryW the influx of European value systemsW limited natural resources in most of AustraliaCracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4521/31/2011 9:16:12 PM
SECTION 3: VERBAL REASONINGFor questions 13 through 14, select the two answerchoices that, when used to complete the sentence, fitthe meaning of the sentence as a whole and producecompleted sentences that are alike in meaning.13 of 20George was a mercurial character; one moment hewas optimistic about his prospects, and the next hewas .15 of 20William Shakespeare’s Macbeth was based upona highly version of events thatthe playwright wrought from Raphael Holinshed’sChronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland; KingDuncan’s death at the hand of Macbeth comprisesthe play’s only historical truth.W anachronisticW effusiveW immoralW embellishedW hopefulW prosaicW wittyW serpentineW moroseW coloredW dourW buoyant14 of 20Growing up in a wealthy suburb, she felt quitethe as she began her first job as allama caretaker on a rural farm.W tyroW conciergeW agronomistW cultivatorW neophyteW curator16 of 20While comic book artists such as Neal Adamsdemonstrated a more thorough mastery of humananatomy than did the generation that preceded them,some readers wondered whether the superheroes theydrew were really supposed to be sothat every detail of their musculatures would bevisible through their clothing.W thewyW sinewyW superfluousW pneumaticW flocculentW atrophiedPractice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 453 4531/31/2011 9:16:12 PM
SECTION 3: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 17 through 18 are based on the followingreading passage.One of the most curious structures in cellularbiology is the telomere, a length of repeated baseslocated at the end of every chromosome that, unlikethe rest of the DNA strand, carries no useful geneticinformation. While the telomere seems on the surfaceto be nothing more than a useless afterthoughtof DNA, a closer look proves that it is not onlyimportant, but also crucial to the functioning of anyorganism. Indeed, without this mundane structure,every cell division would be a step into senescence,and the onset of old age would begin at birth.Scientists have found that during cell divisionnot every base of the DNA strand can be replicated,and many, especially those near the end, are lost. If,instead of telomeres, our chromosomes stored valuablegenetic information at the end of the DNA strand,then cell division would cause our cells to lose theability to code for certain information. In fact, manyailments associated with normal old age begin onlyafter the telomere buffer has been exhausted throughyears of cell division.18 of 20The passage suggests that if telomere buffers did notexistd problems associated with aging would beginearlier in lifed people would age so rapidly that almost no onewould live past childhoodd cellular senescence would probably be preventedby DNA basesd chromosomes would lose the ability to storegenetic codesd DNA strands would contain only useful geneticinformation17 of 20Consider each of the choices separately and select allthat apply.Which of the following can reasonably be inferredbased on the passage?W The length of the telomere buffer generallyshortens with time.W Scientists once believed that telomeres served nouseful purpose.W If DNA degradation were absent, then telomereswould be less important to human health.454 Cracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4541/31/2011 9:16:12 PM
SECTION 3: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 19 through 20 are based on the followingreading passage.Music education in America emerged in theearly eighteenth century out of a desire to ensure thatchurch goers could sing the weekly hymns in tune. In1721, John Tufts, a minister, penned the first textbookfor musical education entitled An Introduction tothe Singing of Psalm Tunes. Tufts’s pedagogicaltechnique relied primarily on rote learning, omittingthe reading of music until a student’s singing abilitieshad improved.20 of 20Select the sentence in the passage that best describesthe endurance of the tension between pedagogicaltechniques.In the same year that Tufts’s publicationemerged, Reverend Thomas Walter published TheGround Rules of Music Explained, which, while alsofocusing on preparing students to sing religious music,took a note-based approach by teaching studentsthe rudiments of note reading from the onset. The“note versus rote” controversy in music educationcontinued well into the mid-nineteenth century. Withno curriculum to guide them, singing school teachersfocused on either the rote or note method with littleconsistency.19 of 20The author discusses Tufts’s pedagogical technique inorder tod suggest that rote learning is superior to notelearningd present a contrast with Walter’s educationaltechniqued argue that rote learning improves a student’ssinging abilityd show the origin of Walter’s educationaltechniquesd show that rote learning was inconsistentlypracticedPractice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 455 4551/31/2011 9:16:13 PM
SECTION 4: QUANTITATIVE REASONINGQuestions 1 through 8 each consist of two quantities,Quantity A and Quantity B. You are to compare thetwo quantities and choose the appropriate answer. Ina question, information concerning one or both ofthe quantities to be compared is centered above thetwo columns. A symbol that appears in both columnsrepresents the same thing in Quantity A as it does inQuantity B.3 of 20g and h are positive integers such that the value ofg is twice the value of h.Quantity AQuantity BThe ratio of g to 1The ratio of 1 to hd Quantity A is greater.1 of 20Quantity AQuantity B0.15320d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.4 of 20d Quantity B is greater.Quantity Ad The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.The average (arithmeticmean) of 67, 78, x, and101Quantity BThe average (arithmeticmean) of 66, 79, x, and102d Quantity A is greater.2 of 205 is r percent of 25d Quantity B is greater.s is 25 percent of 60d The two quantities are equal.Quantity AQuantity Brsd Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.5 of 20In each of the years 1989 and 1990, the totalweight of recycled newspapers in a certain countryincreased by .79 million tons over the previous year.Quantity APercent increase inthe weight of recyclednewspapers in 1989 over1988Quantity BPercent increase inthe weight of recyclednewspapers in 1990 over1989d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.456 Cracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4561/31/2011 9:16:13 PM
SECTION 4: QUANTITATIVE REASONING6 of 209 of 20Quantity AThe total weight of mpeanuts at a weight ofn 3 mg eachQuantity BThe total weight of nalmonds at a weight ofm 3 mg eachd Quantity A is greater.If 4(r – s) –2, then what is r, in terms of s ?d123s2d sdd Quantity B is greater.-s2d The two quantities are equal.d s 2d The relationship cannot be determined from thed 2sinformation given.10 of 207 of 20Quantity AQuantity B527(575)528(115)d Quantity A is greater.At Tenderloin Pharmaceuticals, 25 percent of theemployees take the subway to work. Among thosewho ride the subway, 42 percent transfer from onesubway line to another during their commutes,and the rest do not transfer. What percent of allemployees transfer lines?percentd Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theClick on the answer box, then type in a number.Backspace to erase.information given.11 of 208 of 20Alejandro has a six-sided die with faces numbered 1through 6. He rolls the die twice.Quantity AThe probabilitythat both rollsare evenQuantity BThe probability thatneither roll is a multipleof 3d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.To make bread dough, a baker mixes flour, eggs,yeast, and salt by weight in the ratio of 11 : 9 : 3 :2, respectively. How many pounds of yeast are therein 20 pounds of the mixture?35415d 1dd 225485d 2dPractice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 457 4571/31/2011 9:16:14 PM
SECTION 4: QUANTITATIVE REASONING12 of 20Questions 14 through 16 refer to the following graphs.WORLD ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION BYCONTINENT IN YEAR x(1 megawatt-hour 1,000,000 watt-hours)( 5 3 )2 Africad 2 - 2 15AsiaAustraliad 2 - 15EuropeS. Americad 8 - 2 15N. Americad 2200d 8-2 5400600800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400Electricity Production in Megawatt - hoursNote: Drawn to scaleDISTRIBUTION OF WORLD POPULATIONBY CONTINENT IN YEAR x13 of 20AAsia 58.8%Africa 10.6%ythSouBCericAm.9a7%icaerAmhrt %No 8.3Europe 14.1%xAustralia 0.3%Note: Not drawn to scaleDABC has an area of 108 cm2. If x and y are bothintegers, which of the following could be the valueof x ?Indicate all possible values.W 4In Year x, on which continent did electricityproduction most closely equal electricity productionin Europe?W 5d AfricaW 6d AsiaW 8d AustraliaW 9d South AmericaClick on your choice(s).45814 of 20 d North AmericaCracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4581/31/2011 9:16:15 PM
SECTION 4: QUANTITATIVE REASONING15 of 2018 of 20In Year x, for which continent was the ratio ofelectricity production to population the greatest?A mathematician has devised a theorem that producesa series of numbers s1, s2 sx according to theprinciples s1 2, s2 2, s3 2, and for x 4,sx 2sx –1 sx – 2. Which of the following equals s6 ?d Africad Asiad Australiad Europed North America16 of 20In Year x, if South America had a population ofapproximately 368 million, what was the approximatepopulation, in millions, of Africa?d 494d 470d 274d 30d 34d 37d 38d 4019 of 20Y is a point on line segment XZ such that1XY XZ. If the length of YZ is 4a 6, and the2length of XZ is 68, then a d 150d39Click on the answer box, then type in a number.Backspace to erase.17 of 20The average (arithmetic mean) weight of 5 cratesis 250 pounds. The 2 lightest crates weigh between200 and 205 pounds each, and the 2 heaviest weighbetween 300 and 310 pounds each. If the weight ofthe fifth crate is x pounds, then x is expressed bywhich of the following?d 220 x 250d 230 x 260d 240 x 270d 250 x 270d 260 x 28020 of 20Talk show host Ralph Burke has exactly one gueston his show each day, and Burke’s show airs everyMonday through Friday. Burke always schedulespoliticians on Mondays and Wednesdays, actors onTuesdays and athletes on Thursdays, but can have aguest of any one of these three kinds on Friday. Noguest appears more than once per week on Burke’sshow. If Burke has five politicians, three actors andsix athletes he could invite, and if no politician isalso an actor or an athlete and no actor is also anathlete, how many different schedules of guests fromMonday to Friday could Burke create?d30d 1,200d 3,600d 4,500d 6,300Practice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 459 4591/31/2011 9:16:16 PM
SECTION 5: VERBAL REASONINGFor questions 1 through 4, select one entry for eachblank from the corresponding column of choices. Fillall blanks in the way that best completes the text.1 of 20Despite what philosophies of childrearing suggest, there is no imperative that theday-to-day action of raising a child be simple,unambiguous and unchanging—no requirement, inother words, ensures that life follow philosophy.4 of 20Although pirating software, such as borrowinga friend’s copy of an installation CD ordownloading software from unapproved sources is(i) , many people continue to do so(ii) , almost as if they were unawareof the potential consequences if they were caught.Blank (i)Blank vedifficultunabashedlyrandomshameless5 of 20systematicHaving squandered his life’s savings on unprofitablebusiness ventures, the entrepreneurwas forced to live in squalor.2 of 20formerSeveral cultures throughout the world and manyinformal subcultures within the United States(i) the Winter Solstice, the(ii) day of the year, as a time towelcome back the lengthening of each day.Blank (i)Blank urbed6 of 20The novel emphasizes the innate (i)of all humans, showing how each and everycharacter within the narrative is, ultimately,(ii) . This motif becomes tiresome dueto its (iii) , however, as character aftercharacter is bribed, either explicitly or implicitly, intogiving up his or her supposedly cherished beliefs.Blank (i)Blank (ii)Blank ingtrivialityoptimismvenalsubtlety insolventeccentric3 of 20460unlikelyTeachers of composition urge their students to(i) in their writing and instead useclear, simple language. Why use (ii)vocabulary when a (iii) phrasingconveys one’s meaning so much more effectively?Blank (i)Blank (ii)Blank (iii)exscind obloquyrecreantarcaneeschew obfuscationredolentlimpidevince ossificationreconditedrollCracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4601/31/2011 9:16:16 PM
SECTION 5: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 7 through 8 are based on the followingreading passage.That axon malfunction plays a role inneurological disorders has never been in question byneurobiologists, but the nature of the relationship hasbeen a matter of speculation. Enter George Bartzokis.Bartzokis’s neurological research at UCLA suggeststhat many previously little understood disorders suchas Alzheimer’s disease may be explained by examiningthe role of the chemical compound myelin.Myelin is produced by oligodendrocyte cells asa protective sheathing for axons within the nervoussystem. As humans mature and their neurochemistriesgrow more complex, oligodendrocyte cells produceincreasing amounts of myelin to protect the byzantinecircuitry inside our nervous systems. An aptcomparison may be to the plastic insulation aroundcopper wires. Bereft of myelin, certain areas of thebrain may be left vulnerable to short circuiting,resulting in such disorders as ADHD, schizophrenia,or autism.8 of 20In the context in which it appears, byzantine mostnearly meansd deviousd intricated matured beautifuld electronic9 of 20The cost of operating many small college administrativeoffices is significantly reduced when the college replacesits heavily compensated administrative assistants withpart-time work-study students whose earnings arepartially subsidized by the government. Therefore, largeuniversities should follow suit. They will certainly realizemore financial gains than do the small colleges.In the above argument it is assumed that7 of 20Consider each of the choices separately and select allthat apply.It can be inferred from the passage that the authorwould be most likely to agree with which of thefollowing statements regarding the role of myelin?W The levels of myelin in the brain can contributeto the neurological health of individuals.W Increasing the levels of myelin in the brain canreverse the effects of neurological damage.W The levels of myelin in the brain are not fixedthroughout the lifetime of an individual.d replacing administrative assistants with work-study students is more cost-effective for smallcolleges than for large universitiesd large universities usually depend upon smallcolleges for development of money-savingstrategiesd the financial gains realized by largeuniversities would not be as great were theyto use non-work-study students in place of theadministrative assistantsd work-study students could feasibly fulfill a similaror greater proportion of administrative assistantjobs at large universities than they could at smallcollegesd the smaller the college or university, the easier itis for that college or university to control costsPractice Test 219 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 461 4611/31/2011 9:16:16 PM
SECTION 5: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 10 through 11 are based on the followingreading passage.The nineteenth century marked a revolutionarychange in the way that wealth was perceived inEngland. As landed wealth gave way to moniedwealth, investments became increasingly speculative.A popular investment vehicle was the threepercent consol which took its name from the fact thatit paid three pounds on a hundred pound investment.The drawback to the consol was that once issued,there was no easy way for the government to buyback the debt. To address the problem, the Britishgovernment instituted a sinking fund, using taxrevenue to buy back the bonds in the open market.The fact that the consol had no fixed maturity dateensured that any change in interest rate was fullyreflected in the capital value of the bond. The oftenwild fluctuation of interest rates ensured the consol’spopularity with speculative traders.10 of 20Which of the following best describes the relationshipof the first paragraph of the passage to the passageas a whole?d It provides a generalization which is latersupported in the passage.d It provides an antithesis to the author’s mainargument.d It briefly compares two different investmentstrategies.d It explains an investment vehicle that is laterexamined in greater detail.d It provides a historical framework by which theFor questions 12 through 15, select the two answerchoices that, when used to complete the sentence, fitthe meaning of the sentence as a whole and producecompleted sentences that are alike in meaning.12 of 20Owing to a combination of its proximity andatmosphere, Mars is the only planetin our solar system whose surface details can bediscerned from the Earth.W viscousW ossifiedW rarefiedW estimableW copiousW meager13 of 20Using the hardships of the Joad family as a model,John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath effectivelydemonstrated how one clan’s struggles epitomizedthe experienced by an entire country.W reticenceW adversityW repudiationW quiescenceW verisimilitudeW tribulationnature of the nineteenth century investor canmore easily be understood.11 of 20In the second paragraph, select the sentence thatdescribes a solution to a problem.462 Cracking the New GRE19 New GRE Test 2 10188;19.indd 4621/31/2011 9:16:16 PM
SECTION 5: VERBAL REASONING14 of 20The Mayan pyramid of Kukulkan is more thanjust edifice; this imposing structurewas built to create a chirping echo whenever peopleclap their hands on the staircase. This echo soundsjust like the chirp of the Quetzal, a bird which issacred in the Mayan culture.W a venerableW a humbleW a beguilingW an augustW a speciousW a prosaic15 of 20Some wealthy city-dwellers become enchanted withthe prospect of trading their hectic schedules for abucolic life in the countryside, and they buy propertywith a pleasant view of farmland—only to fin
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