1.The final sentence (lines 62-64) serves to
(A) conclude an argument begun in the first
paragraph
(B) suggest a probable cause for an ongoing
phenomenon
(C) argue that publishers need to pay more
attention to book clubs
(D) offer a final analysis of the phenomenon
described in the second paragraph
(E) explain why the author has chosen a
particular field of study - ANSWER(B) suggest a probable cause for an ongoing
phenomenon
2. One function of sentence 3 (lines 8-10) and
endnote 1 is to
(A) give an example of a group that earns money
by reading
(B) show that book clubs are not intended for
literary scholars
(C) note the connection between marketing and
book clubs
(D) cite one book club as a particular model of
excellence
(E) suggest the benefits of online discussion
groups - ANSWER(C) note the connection between marketing and book clubs
3.It can be inferred from endnote 2 that " 'Out of the
Woods' " is
, (A) an article about a type of retreat
(B) an exposé about fee-based book clubs
(C) an essay about book club protocol
(D) a meditation on favorite works by famous
authors
(E) an article about how to start a traditional book club - ANSWER(A) an article about a type of retreat
5. The function of endnote 3 is to
(A) offer specific examples of one of the types of
resources mentioned
(B) convince the reader of the value of book
clubs
(C) test whether the reader is interested in
particular books
(D) evaluate tips on how to set up book clubs
(E) compare the strengths and weaknesses of
certain books - ANSWER(A) offer specific examples of one of the types of resources mentioned
5. The information in endnote 2 is different from
that in endnote 3 in that endnote 2
(A) is critical while endnote 3 is neutral
(B) assumes that readers do not like research
while endnote 3 assumes that readers like
research
(C) is concerned with local book clubs while
endnote 3 relates to global issues
(D) primarily provides an illustration of a
6. The primary purpose of the first paragraph
(lines 1-26) is to
(A) inspire students to enter scientific professions
(B) argue that certain animal groups are