Inside Reading Final Test

Name: __________________________ Date: _____________

Reading Comprehension: True/False

Mark each statement as T (true) or F (false) according to the information in the reading passage.

Read this passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

"Marwencol" is a documentary about a man named Mark Hogancamp. Mark was attacked and
beaten up so badly that he suffered memory loss and brain damage, but he didn't have money for
therapy so he began building a miniature World War II era town he calls Marwencol. He used
the creation of figures – using people from his life as inspiration – and models to rehabilitate his
physical problems, and acted out different stories and scenarios as a form of therapy. He also
began taking photos of the town, which were later published in a magazine and displayed in a
New York gallery. “Marwencol” is a completely unique and absorbing movie that manages to
tell Mark's story in a sensitive and engaging way. This film is a touching and intimate look at a
man's journey toward recovery, and the stories from within the town are a compelling look inside
Mark's mind.

1. The author believes that the movie “Marwencol” is worth watching.

A) True
B) False

2. Mark Hogancamp is creating his own therapy through the town of Marwencol.
A) True
B) False

Reading Comprehension: Multiple Choice

Choose the option that best completes each sentence.

3. Hogancamp uses all of the following to help in his therapy except ___.
A) taking pictures of the miniature town of Marwencol
B) building figures and models of people and buildings
C) imagining stories of the people who live in Marwencol
D) selling the miniatures that he makes to pay for his therapy

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 4. Hogancamp decided to build the town of Marwencol because ___.
A) he couldn’t afford therapy after suffering brain damage
B) he was learning about World War II
C) he needed to take pictures to hang in a gallery
D) he wanted to make a movie about the town

5. The movie “Marwencol” ___.

A) tells the true story of Mark Hogancamp
B) tells a made-up story about Mark Hogancamp
C) is, in the author’s opinion, a poor representation of Hogancamp’s life
D) is, according to the article, a fictional film

Reading Comprehension: True/False

Mark each statement as T (true) or F (false) according to the information in the reading passage.

Read this passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Recreation is essential to human life. From the day we are born, we have a natural urge to play
because playing is as essential to learning as organized education is. There is value in recreation
from both an evolutionary standpoint and a mental one. Playing with friends at young ages helps
keep kids in good physical health and also helps develop social skills necessary for succeeding in
life. As we get older and become more fully developed people, recreation becomes a necessity in
order to preserve mental health.

Providing for oneself or for a family requires a lot of hard work and brings intense emotional
pressure. Without recreation to take our minds off of the less enjoyable aspects of daily life, we
are susceptible to high stress, which can lead to poor physical health. Though we don't need the
same kind of playtime that we did when we were children, we do need hobbies and recreational
activities to keep us healthy mentally, emotionally and physically.

6. The author of the article thinks that recreation is not important for adults.
A) True
B) False

7. Recreation is important for children to develop health and social skills.

A) True
B) False

8. For small children, playing is just as important as going to school.

A) True
B) False

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Reading Comprehension: Multiple Choice
Choose the option that best completes each sentence.

9. Recreation helps adults do all of the following except ___.

A) manage the stress of everyday life
B) stay healthy physically
C) learn social skills
D) take their minds off of the unpleasant parts of life

10. According to the article, if adults don’t have hobbies, they might ___.
A) suffer from higher rates of divorce
B) suffer from stress, which can lead to poor health
C) have poor social skills
D) be mentally healthy.

Vocabulary: Word Families

Choose the word form that correctly completes each sentence.

11. The ____ of the Norman invaders was compatible at the time with religious teachings in
England.
A) ideology
B) ideologically
C) ideological

12. The king's ____ stance was that the people they conquer would be better off if they were
forced to adopt his country's culture and customs.
A) ideology
B) ideologically
C) ideological

13. The security guard walked around the concert hall ____ the rules for designated
smoking areas and minimum age requirements.
A) enforcement
B) enforce
C) enforcing

14. The difference between laws and guidelines is in their ____. Laws are rules that must be
obeyed, whereas guidelines are more like good advice.
A) enforcement
B) enforce
C) enforcing

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 15. It is best to read through the instructions carefully before the test begins and ask for
____ of anything you don't understand.
A) clarification
B) clarify
C) clarified

16. The manual should ____ the installation process and give you step-by-step instructions.
A) clarification
B) clarify
C) clarified

17. The meticulous caregiver ____ every prescription, every symptom, and every
conversation with her client's doctors.
A) document
B) documented
C) documentation

18. Before the agency could approve Joyce's application for a visa, she had to provide
official ____ of her employment and residence.
A) document
B) documented
C) documentation

19. Alina was not making enough money as an assistant in the office, so she ____ her
income by tutoring Spanish on the weekend.
A) supplement
B) supplemented
C) supplemental

20. Admission to the museum is $5.00, but if you want to see the special exhibit on
Egyptian sculpture, there's a ____ fee of $3.00.
A) supplement
B) supplemented
C) supplemental

Vocabulary: Multiple Choice

Choose the option that best completes each sentence.

21. Although the information about her on the website was ____, her reputation was
permanently tarnished.
A) abnormal
B) inaccurate
C) insecure
D) nonspecific

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 22. Everyone knew the settlement was large, but neither of the two parties in the lawsuit
would ____ the exact amount.
A) specify
B) dispose
C) file
D) secure

23. In many countries, participation in the military is not ____. Every male (in some places
also every female) must serve for at least two years.
A) optional
B) enforceable
C) responsive
D) implied

24. Cecily proceeded to explain her ____ to her board of advisors, hoping that she could
begin the experiments necessary to test it.
A) statistic
B) hypothesis
C) response
D) implication

25. In order for a child to participate in the class trip to the science museum, he or she must
have the written ____ of a parent or legal guardian.
A) deduction
B) mode
C) implication
D) consent

26. After the controversial quote by the football player was aired on national television, he
was asked to speak to the press and ___ what he meant.
A) format
B) distribute
C) clarify
D) investigate

27. Customers can order products in the store, but all orders are sent from the company's
____ center in Illinois.
A) clarification
B) relevance
C) distribution
D) scope

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 28. After Joanne has implemented the changes to her proposal, she should ____ to the next
step—preparing the presentation for the board.
A) schedule
B) proceed
C) document
D) code

29. At the conclusion of their presentation, the physicians introduced the ____ that they
hoped to get funding for: a three-year vaccination program in five major cities around
the world.
A) illustration
B) schedule
C) document
D) project

30. Her first act as director was to cancel the office party; ____, she cut staff vacation time
and decreased the lunch hour to 45 minutes.
A) furthermore
B) notionally
C) illustratively
D) in bulk

31. There were definite ____ barriers between my Russian roommate and me until we
started sharing information from our countries and embracing new traditions.
A) supplemental
B) cultural
C) valid
D) widespread

32. The owner of the web site ____ all responsibility when he was charged with providing a
place for students to buy plagiarized essays from other students.
A) denied
B) ceased
C) derived
D) transported

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Vocabulary: Fill in the blank
Use the words below to complete the sentences. Use each word one time.

Bulk deduce distribute comprise

denoted adapt illustrated relevant
norm attitude edit enforce
supplement

33. The soccer team wore red and yellow, which _______________ that they supported the
opposition party in the country's elections.

34. As the accounting manager, her _______________ was that even the smallest detail
should be accurate.

35. Having substantial credit card debt has become the _______________ for American
families.

36. From his wrinkled suit and his unkempt hair, it was easy for his secretary to
_______________ that he had once again slept in his office.

37. She was determined to _______________ to the new culture by immersing herself in
the language and customs of the country.

38. Rules about Internet usage in the computer lab were difficult to _______________
because there was no way to trace which students visited which web sites.

39. If you send me your essay via email, I will __________ it for you and send the
corrections back in a separate file.

40. The school board plans to __________ information to the parents about proper nutrition
before the school year ends.

41. Searching the Internet will provide you with information __________ to your thesis, but
you must confirm anything you use with a secondary source.

42. His constant questions during the lecture __________ a basic lack of robotics
knowledge.

43. They were able to pay off the __________ of their debt by selling their second car and
cutting back on expenses.

44. It's a small wedding. The bride's sisters and the groom's best friends __________ the
entire wedding party.

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 45. Suzette has always taken a multivitamin every day, Now that she's older, though, she
needs to _______________ it with extra iron and vitamin C.

Writing Prompts
Read the questions. Write your answers in paragraph form.

46. People look back at economic bubbles and wonder how the individuals involved were
so easily swayed to spend their money on the product or company. What quality or
aspect of human nature do you think makes that kind of deception possible?

47. When a person is choosing a new job, what kinds of things should he or she consider?
Why are those things the most important and how will they affect that person's life?
Give examples.

48. In your opinion, what is the best web site on the Internet? Give specific examples to
support your opinion.

49. Technological advances help prolong life. With world resources decreasing, however,
some people argue that if people live longer, there eventually won't be enough room or
food to sustain us. Do you agree with this opinion? What do you think should be done?

50. If you could create your own totem pole or stone statue to profess to the world what you
feel is important, what would it look like and what would it symbolize? Where would
the ideal place be to put it? Why?

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