Reading Test "A" Comprehension Quiz

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Q1. Which was true of Robinson Crusoe's family? AOne brother was a lieutenant colonel, the other had died. BOne brother had been killed in the war, the other's wherabouts was unknown. CBoth brothers were alive and living in York. Q2. Robinson Crusoe's father: AHad grown up in York BWas a foreigner from Scotland CWas a wise and grave man Q3. Robinson Crusoe: AWas the middle brother BWas the oldest brother CWas the youngest brother Q4. Robinson Crusoe's father wanted him to be a ATeacher BLawyer CSailor Q5. Robinson Crusoe's mother: AWas pleased with her son's choice of occupation BNever stated an opinion on her son's choice of occupation CPleaded with him to reconsider his choice of occupation Q6. Robinson Crusoe had always wanted to: ABe wealthy BGo to sea CBe a military officer Q7. Robinson Crusoe's father: AWas pleased by the idea of his son going abroad on an adventure BThought Robinson's best prospect for fortune was staying at home CDidn't think there was much of a future for his son in York Q8. According to Mr. Crusoe, hard work and persistence would most likely lead to: AA life of ease and pleasure BRespectability in the community CA longer life Q9. What men go abroad on adventures? AMen of desperate fortunes BMen of aspiring, superior fortunes CBoth of the above Q10. The state most suited to human happiness is: AWorking the land with the peasants BBeing in the middle class CFrolicking with the rich Q11. Kings believe the following about their state: AThey're pleased with their position and wealth BThey wish they could change places with a pauper for a season CThey would rather be in the middle class Comprehension results to calculate score. Your comprehension is %. You got correct answers out of . Please write down or remember your comprehension rate, then click here to get back to the speed test.

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