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SECTION 4: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 7 through 9 are based on the followingreading passage.In analyzing the poetry of Mona Feather, we areconfronted with three different yardsticks by whichto measure her work. We could consider her poemsas the product of a twentieth-century artist in thetradition of James Joyce, T.S. Eliot, and WallaceStevens. However, to do so would be to ignore afacet of her that informs every word she writes andthat stems from her identity as a woman. Yet, tocharacterize her solely as a woman poet is to denyher cultural heritage, for Mona Feather is also thefirst modern poet of stature who is also an AmericanIndian.Stanley Wilson has argued compellingly thatthe huge popularity Feather enjoys among the Indianreservation school population of the United States iscreating a whole new generation of poetry enthusiastsin an age when the reading of poetry is on the wane.While this is undoubtedly true, Mr. Wilson’s praisegives the impression that Feather’s readership islimited to her own culture—an impression which hintsthat Mr. Wilson is himself only measuring her by onecriterion. Radical feminist writers have long found inFeather’s poetry a sense of self-pride which struck achord with their own more political philosophies. Herimagery, which always made use of the early NativeAmerican traditions in which the woman had animportant role, was seen as the awakened sensibilityof a kindred spirit.Yet for all the “feminist” touches in her writing,it would be a disservice to consign Feather to theranks of politicized writers, for her message is deeperthan that. The despair that characterized twentiethcentury modern poets is to be found in MonaFeather’s work as well; she writes of the AmericanIndians of the 1930s confined to ever-shrinkingreservations and finds in that a metaphor for all ofmodern mankind trapped on a shrinking earth oflimited resources.7 of 20The primary purpose of the passage is tod describe the work of Mona Featherd compare Feather with Joyce, Eliot, and Stevensd show Feather’s roots in her Native Americanheritaged argue that Mona Feather’s work can be looked atin several different waysd discuss the women’s movement in America8 of 20The passage implies that the author believes StanleyWilson’s view of Feather isd a compelling and complete assessment of herworkd focused too much on her status as a NativeAmerican poetd meant to disguise his opinion of Feather as apoet lacking in talentd critical of Native American children’s literaryjudgmentd based on all major themes and images in herpoetry9 of 20The author mentions James Joyce, T.S. Eliot, andWallace Stevens in order tod compare the political messages in Feather’s workto those in the work of other authorsd highlight the radical differences between male andfemale poets in the twentieth centuryd contrast Feather’s thematic choices with those ofher contemporariesd enumerate a list of artists whose sensibilitiesmade them Feather’s kindred spiritsd describe a critical context in which Feather’swork can be analyzed412 Cracking the New GRE17b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 4122/1/2011 5:20:28 AM

SECTION 4: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 10 through 11 are based on the followingreading passage.Among the more interesting elements ofetymology is the attempt to derive the meaning ofseemingly nonsensical expressions. Take, for instance,the increasingly archaic rural phrase “to buy a pigin a poke.” For centuries, the expression has beenused to signify the purchase of an item withoutfull knowledge of its condition, and it relates to thecommon Renaissance practice of securing suckling pigsfor transport to market in a poke, or drawstring bag.Unscrupulous sellers would sometimes attempt to dupepurchasers by replacing the suckling pig with a cat,considered worthless at market. An unsuspecting ornaïve buyer might fail to confirm the bag’s contents;a more urbane buyer, though, would be sure to checkand—should the seller be dishonest—“let the cat outof the bag.”For 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 20Although she was such a bad-mannered child that shewas sent to a boarding school, as an adult she is thevery model of .W friendlinessW diffidenceW proprietyW reticenceW decorumW brashness10 of 2013 of 20Consider each of the choices separately and select allthat apply.Politicians sometimes appear to act in a manner thatis almost ; however, when all theinformation is released after the fact, it is apparentthat they were acting according to a deliberate plan.Which of the following phrases from the passagewould help the reader infer the meaning of the wordurbane as used in context?W pithyW “increasingly archaic rural phrase”W conventionalW “without full knowledge”W conformistW “unsuspecting or naïve buyer”W whimsicalW flawless11 of 20Select a sentence in which the author makesdeliberate use of a seemingly nonsensical expression.W capriciousPractice Test 117b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 413 4132/1/2011 5:20:28 AM

SECTION 4: VERBAL REASONING14 of 2016 of 20Forced to take an alternate road when a massive oilspill closed the highway, the two-hour detour madetheir already arduous trip even more .Microfiber synthetics have been taking the place ofnatural fibers in an ever-increasing number of clothesbecause they provide the same durability and depletefewer natural resources. A shirt made of microfibersynthetics is, however, three times as expensiveto produce as a natural-fiber shirt. It follows thatthe substitution of microfiber synthetic clothes fornatural-fiber clothes is, at this time, not recommendedfrom a financial standpoint.W irksomeW onerousW facileW glibW implacableW immutableWhich of the following statements, if true, mostseriously weakens the argument?d A microfiber synthetic shirt costs one-half theprice of a natural-fiber shirt to maintain.15 of 20Though many of her contemporaries found herodd, Ella Wilkins is now much admired forher spirit, especially her willingnessto reject prevailing feminine roles and to travel toforeign lands alone.W forlornW magnanimousW adventurousW bellicoseW desolateW doughty414 d The production of microfiber synthetic clothesnecessitates garment factories to renovate obsoletemachinery and to hire extra workers to operatethe new machines.d The upkeep of natural-fiber shirts is far lessexpensive than the upkeep of any other naturalfiber garment in current production.d While producers anticipate that the cost ofmicrofiber synthetics will remain stable, theyrecognize that the advent of recycling programsfor natural fibers should bring down the costs ofnatural fibers.d The cost of providing stain guards for microfibersynthetic shirts would probably be greater thanwhat garment producers now spend on stainguards for natural-fiber shirts.Cracking the New GRE17b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 4142/1/2011 5:20:28 AM

SECTION 4: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 17 through 18 are based on the followingreading passage.Scholars of early Buddhist art agree thatBuddha images in human form emerged around thefirst century a.d. in the regions of Mathura, locatedin central India, and Gandhara, now part of Pakistanand Afghanistan. Uncertainty exists, however, aboutwhether Mathura or Gandhara has the stronger claimto primacy. Those who believe that anthropomorphicsculptures of the Buddha first appeared in Gandharapoint out that earlier Buddhist art was largelyaniconic and that bas relief was far more commonthan sculpture. They argue that Greek influencein Gandhara promoted the development of the newstyle and form of representation of the divine. Otherscholars make the case for indigenous development ofsuch representations in Mathura, citing a centurieslong record of iconic art in pre-Buddhist traditions.They don’t reject all foreign influence, but they arguethat local traditions provided a strong foundation forthe development of Buddhist sculpture.Art historians bolster their arguments byhighlighting distinctive features of the sculptures fromeach region. For example, the artists of Gandharasculpted their Buddhas in heavy, pleated drapery,similar to that of Greek statues. Wavy lines indicatinghair also reflect Greek influence. Mathura Buddhas,on the other hand, are portrayed wearing lighter robesdraped in a monastic style, often with part of theshoulder and chest left bare. Elongated earlobes andstrong facial features characterize Mathura images ofthe Buddha, whereas Gandhara images possess moreangular features. Sorting out dates and directionsof influence has proven difficult, but the totality ofevidence suggests that the Buddha image evolvedsimultaneously in both regions and was shaped by thepredominant cultural influences in each region.17 of 20Which of the following, if true, would those whobelieve that anthropomorphic images of Buddhaoriginated in Gandhara be likely to cite as evidencefor their viewpoint?d Pre-Buddhist subcultures in the Gandhara regioncreated representations of their deities in humanform.d Mathuran Buddhas’ lightweight robes appear tohave been modeled on the real robes of peoplewho lived in a warm climate.d Gandharan artists were isolated from the largersociety and not exposed to influences fromoutside the region.d Rulers from the Mathura region had political tiesto Greek rulers and frequently exchanged giftswith them.d The hairstyles worn by Gandharan Buddhas aresimilar to those depicted on Greek pottery fromthe same period.18 of 20According to the passage, Buddhist artd first appeared in regions that are now part ofIndia, Pakistan, and Afghanistand experienced a period during which humanrepresentations of the Buddha were not commond characteristically portrayed figures with elongatedearlobes and strong facial featuresd began to appear in the medium of bas relief as aresult of Greek influenced was more influenced by foreign artworks than byindigenous artistic traditionsPractice Test 117b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 415 4152/1/2011 5:20:28 AM

SECTION 4: VERBAL REASONINGQuestions 19 through 20 are based on the followingreading passage.In 1887, Eugene Dubois began his search inSumatra for the “missing link”—the being that wouldfill the evolutionary gap between ape and man. Hediscovered a fossilized human-like thighbone anda section of skull. He confirmed that these fossilswere of significant age, based on other fossils in thesame area. The thighbone’s shape indicated that itbelonged to a creature that walked upright. Duboisestimated the size of the creature’s skull from theskull fragment and concluded that this creature’sbrain volume was between that of the higher primatesand that of current humans. Although the concept of“missing link” has changed dramatically and a recentdating showed Dubois’s fossils to be far too recent forhumans to have evolved from this “missing link,” thevalue of his discovery and the debate it generated isunquestionable.416 19 of 20Consider each of the choices separately and select allthat apply.The passage supplies information to answer which ofthe following questions?W What was the approximate age of the fossilsfound by Dubois?W Does Dubois’s find meet current definitions ofthe “missing link?”W Do the flaws in Dubois’s conclusions invalidatehis work?20 of 20Select a sentence in which the author reaches aconclusion.Cracking the New GRE17b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 4162/1/2011 5:20:28 AM

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SECTION 5: 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 20Quantity AQuantity BThe remainder when 135 isdivided by 7The remainder when135 is divided by 19d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.1 of 20d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theR is a circle with radius 6.Quantity AThe ratio of thecircumference of R to theradius of RQuantity Binformation given.4 of 206a and b are integers.a2 b3d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.Quantity AQuantity Babd Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.2 of 20Quantity AQuantity B.62.124.001.0002d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.5 of 20ab 0d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.bc 0Quantity AQuantity Bac0d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.418 Cracking the New GRE17b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 4182/1/2011 5:20:29 AM

6 of 208 of 20Set A: {1, 2, 7, 8, 15, 2, 3, 5, 6, 13}x 6x is the median of the even numbers in Set A.y x 4y is the median of the prime numbers in Set A.Quantity AQuantity By10d Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.z is the median of the least and greatest numbersin Set A.Quantity AQuantity BThe median of 2x, y, and zzd Quantity A is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.7 of 20n9 of 20Oil is pumped from a well at a rate of 500 gallonsper hour. How many gallons of oil are pumped fromthe well in 3 hours and 15 minutes?xgallonsA piece of ribbon is wrapped around a right circularcylinder with radius n. The ribbon, which encirclesthe cylinder without overlap, has width x and anarea equal to the area of the base of the cylinder.Quantity AQuantity Bxnd Quantity A is greater.d Quantity B is greater.d The two quantities are equal.d The relationship cannot be determined from theinformation given.Click on the answer box, then type in a number.Backspace to erase.10 of 20A certain pet store sells only dogs and cats. In March,the store sold twice as many dogs as cats. In April,the store sold twice the number of dogs than it soldin March, and three times the number of cats that itsold in March. If the total number of pets the storesold in March and April combined was 500, howmany dogs did the store sell in March?d80d 100d 120d 160d 180Practice Test 117b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 419 4192/1/2011 5:20:29 AM

SECTION 5: QUANTITATIVE REASONING11 of 2013 of 20In the coordinate plane, rectangle WXYZ has verticesat (–2, –1), (–2, y), (4, y), and (4, –1). If the area ofWXYZ is 18, what is the length of its diagonal?At Megalomania Industries, factory workers were paid 20 per hour in 1990 and 10 per hour in 2000. TheCEO of Megalomania Industries was paid 5 millionper year in 1990 and 50 million per year in 2000.The percent increase in the pay of Megalomania’sCEO from 1990 to 2000 was what percent greaterthan the percent decrease in the hourly pay ofMegalomania’s factory workers over the same period?d 3 2d 3 3d 3 5d 3 6d 3 7d 850%d 900%d 950%d 1,700%12 of 20How many three-digit integers can be created from 5distinct digits?d 1,900%14 of 20d10d15d20d 9d30d 6d60d 5In the repeating decimal 0.0653906539., the 34thdigit to the right of the decimal point isd 3d 0420 Cracking the New GRE17b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 4202/1/2011 5:20:30 AM

SECTION 5: QUANTITATIVE REASONINGQuestions 15 through 17 refer to the following graph.PRIVATE DONATIONS TO CHARITABLECAUSES IN COUNTRY x. JAN. 1971–DEC. 1989500Private Donations (in millions)40015 of 20If funds contributed to child safety organizationsin September 1989 were distributed evenly to those38 organizations, approximately how much did eachcharity receive?300d 12,000,000200d 9,400,000100d 2,500,00010.09.0d 250,0008.0d7.06.016 of 205.0From September 1985 to December 1989, what wasthe approximate ratio of private donations in millionsto homeless aid to private donations in millions toanimal rights?4.03.02.01.0d 20:90AnimalRights 38,000DisasterReliefHomeless EnvironmentalAidProtectionChildSafetyOtherd 4:3Cause Jan. 1971 – Apr. 1978 Feb. 1980 – Oct. 1984 Sept. 1985 – Dec. 1989d 3:2 Sept. 1989Oct. 1989Nov. 1989Dec. 1989d 9:7d 6:517 of 20Which of the following charitable causes received thesmallest percent increase in private donations fromSeptember 1989 to October 1989?d Animal Rightsd Disaster Reliefd Homeless Aidd Environmental Protectiond Child SafetyPractice Test 117b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 421 4212/1/2011 5:20:30 AM

SECTION 5: QUANTITATIVE REASONING18 of 20If 3x 2y 24, and20 of 20B7y 7, then y 2xDabClick on the answer box, then type in a number.Backspace to erase.AEC19 of 20If the average (arithmetic mean) of 6, 8, 10, and xis between 7 and 11 inclusive, what is the greatestpossible value of x?d8d11d20d28d44422 If AB BC, which of the following expresses thearea of quadrilateral ABDE ?da 2 b2 22da 2 b2 22d a2 – b2da 2 ab 42da 2 ab 42Cracking the New GRE17b New GRE Prac Test 1 10186;19.indd 4222/1/2011 5:20:31 AM

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SECTION 6: VERBAL REASONINGFor questions 1 through 5, select one entry for eachblank from the corresponding column of choices. Fillall blanks in the way that best completes the text.1 of 20Many fashions that were considered daring in theirtime have been so widely worn and imitated thatthe (i) style is no longer seen as(ii) .4 of 20Although tranquilizers usually have aeffect, this is not always the case,especially when the abuse of these drugs results in afailure to induce the much-desired sleep.soporificsedulouscoruscatingBlank (i)Blank copieddebilitatingpenetrating5 of 202 of 20Western culture has so influenced Middle Easternmusic that even the latter’s roles of composer andperformer, at one time inseparable, have now begunto .divulgeAs a rule, (i) interpretat

Practice Test 1 405 4 of 20 R 7 x 4 Q S QRS is an isosceles triangle Quantity A Quantity B perimeter of QRS 17 d Quantity A is greater. d Quantity B is greater. d The two quantities are equal. d The relationship cannot be determined from the information given. 5 of 20 The scores for the 500 students who