25. A
26. B
27. D
28. A
29. C
30. D
31. 75
32. 5
33. 918
34. 19
35. 6
36. 20
37. 1
38. 8
PRACTICE TEST 3 EXPLANATIONS
Section 1: Reading
1. A The main idea of the passage is that the Scarlet Pimpernel rescues French nobles because it
is fun. Choice (A) is correct because that is the reason behind the Pimpernel’s actions. The
characters never discuss the cause of the French Revolution, so (B) cannot be the answer.
Because the young man is a member of the Scarlet Pimpernel’s team, and both are self-
confident, (C) is incorrect. Both characters presumably disagree with the French
government, and neither ever questions that the government is ruthless. Therefore, (D) is
incorrect.
2. D Because there is no indication that the cart is moving quickly, (A) is incorrect. Since the
Comtesse is herself escaping arrest, (B) is incorrect; the mob would not be punished for
catching a fugitive. Choice (C) is wrong, as we do not know that the woman driving the cart
is violent, only frightening. In the sixteenth paragraph, the driver causes the mob to retreat
by mentioning the plague. Therefore, (D) is correct.
3. D The answer to the previous question is that the crowd did not approach the Comtesse’s cart
because they were afraid of contracting a disease. Choice (D) is correct because it is the
only answer choice that mentions disease or plague.
4. D In this sentence, the flower is drawn in red. Therefore, designated must mean something
like “drawn.” Only illustrated has this meaning. Therefore, (D) is correct.
5. C In the passage, Lord Antony explains that the Scarlet Pimpernel and his companions save
French aristocrats because it is exciting, like pulling the hare from between the teeth of the
hound. Choice (A) is too literal, and Lord Antony speaks metaphorically. In the passage,
