HESI A2 V2 Reading Comprehension

Isaac Asimov 1. Definition of "Prolific". a. Highly productive b. Against war c. Literate d. Eccocentric 2. For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous for? a. Juvenile fiction b. Mystery c. Popular science d. Science fiction 3. The Big three mentioned were ___, ___, and ___. a. Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke 4. How old was Asimov when he died? (this was a fill in the blank question) a. 72 years old - Answer- 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. 72 years old Laughter 1. Which statement is presented in the passage? a. Native Americans rarely laugh. b. Native Americans humor is often overlooked. c. Western Americans neglect the needs of Native Americans. d. Native American humor is mostly satire. 2. What is implied by this paragraph? a. Native Americans really are as stern and serious as they white men make them out to be. b. Humor is the same all over the world. c. Native American humor deserves more attention. 3. The author seems to a. Take an impartial view on the issue. 4. The author's reason for writing seem to have been to a. Persuade people to take a broader view on Native Americans. - Answer- 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A