ISEE Middle Level Reading Comprehension Practice Test 37

1. This passage can best be characterized as

• A. an amusing story about a high school escapade
• B. a fond remembrance of the narrator's youth
• C. a polite appeal for forgiveness
• D. a penetrating examination of a young man's character

2. In lines 13–14, the expression "there was something of the dandy about him" means that Paul

• A. was afraid of appearing before the faculty
• B. paid great attention to his clothes
• C. did not care how he looked
• D. was in need of new clothes

3. The red carnation in Paul's buttonhole in lines 16–17 made the faculty feel that Paul

• A. did not take his suspension seriously enough
• B. did not really want to come back to school
• C. was trying to impress the principal
• D. was sincere in his desire to improve his behavior

4. In the eyes of the faculty, Paul's most serious offense was his

• A. inability to control his temper
• B. failure to complete his assignments
• C. obvious contempt for his teachers
• D. lack of attention in class

5. Which adjective best describes Paul?

• A. contrite
• B. defiant
• C. violent
• D. embarrassed

6. As used in line 43, the word "rancor" means

• A. turmoil
• B. bitterness
• C. remorse
• D. dismay

7. In lines 60–62, Paul shuddered and threw his hands behind him because

• A. his teacher had touched his hand
• B. he could not answer the teacher's question
• C. he was afraid of the teacher
• D. he wanted to strike the teacher