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CLEP Spanish with Writing Practice Test

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Question 1Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What is the main idea of the passage regarding a democratic society?

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A) That it is characterized by obedience to a single authority
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B) Que debe basarse en una familiaridad instintiva de asociación
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C) That it can be easily established in any society
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D) That it is impossible to achieve in a society with a history of aristocratic institutions

Explanation

The passage states that the unity of a democratic society 'must be based in some measure upon an instinctive familiarity of association', which is reflected in option B.

Question 2Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

The Constitution, as described in the passage, was intended to protect which of the following?

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A) Only the rights of the federal government
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B) La libertad personal y la propiedad privada
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C) The interests of the national government at the expense of individual rights
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D) The power of the courts above all other branches of government

Explanation

The passage states that the Federalists sought to surround private property, freedom of contract, and personal liberty with an impregnable legal fortress, indicating that the Constitution was intended to protect these individual rights.

Question 3Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What characteristic is used to describe the heroes of Scott and Byron, as well as the villainous characters of Lewis and Maturin?

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A) Su optimismo y su fe en la humanidad
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B) Their world-weariness and passion-marked faces
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C) Su falta de ambición y su naturaleza dócil
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D) Their ability to transcend the horrors of the Inquisition scenes

Explanation

The passage states that these characters are known by their world-weariness, as well as by their piercing eyes and passion-marked faces.

Question 4Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What is the main reason don Quijote demands that the labrador pay his servant?

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A) Because the servant is ill and needs money for treatment
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B) Porque el labrador había jurado algo falso
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C) Because the labrador had beaten the servant without cause
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D) To demonstrate his own wealth and power

Explanation

Don Quijote demands payment because the labrador had beaten the servant without cause, as indicated by the phrase 'que si él rompió el cuero de los zapatos que vos pagastes, vos le habéis rompido el de su cuerpo'

Question 5Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What is the tone of the conversation between d'Artagnan and the inconnu?

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A) Amicable and respectful
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B) Formal but slightly humorous
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C) Confrontational and insolent
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D) Indifferent and uninterested

Explanation

The passage describes d'Artagnan as 'exaspéré' and 'furieux', and the inconnu's 'sourire' and 'physionomie railleuse' suggest a mocking tone, indicating a confrontational conversation.

Question 6Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What can be inferred about the education system in the region of Queyras mentioned in the passage?

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A) It is a well-developed system with a school in every village
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B) Los maestros de escuela son contratados por toda la vallée
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C) The education system is only for boys
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D) It is a system that only teaches reading and writing

Explanation

The passage states that in the region of Queyras, maestros de escuela are paid by the entire valley and travel from village to village to teach, indicating a shared education system.

Question 7Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What is the main idea of the passage, despite being written in a philosophical tone?

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A) The author argues that the speculative reason is the only means to achieve true knowledge
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B) La relación entre la mente y el cuerpo es el tema principal
C
C) The passage discusses the importance of practical knowledge over theoretical knowledge
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D) The text is a critique of the concept of free will

Explanation

The passage suggests that practical knowledge can be more important than theoretical knowledge, as it provides a more concrete understanding of the world.

Question 8Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What can be inferred about Johnny's attitude towards the mysterious events based on the passage?

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A) He is completely indifferent to the strange occurrences
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B) Está asustado pero intenta mantener la calma
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C) He is certain that the events are supernatural in nature
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D) He is relieved that the mystery has been solved

Explanation

The passage states that Johnny 'stood there, his mind rife with wild wonderings' and 'Trembling with suppressed excitement', indicating that he is both frightened and intrigued by the events, but trying to remain calm.

Question 9Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What does the author imply is a potential drawback of the 'American note' described by Mr. James Muirhead?

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A) Una falta de innovación
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B) Una tendencia a la inacción
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C) Una peligrosa inexperiencia
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D) Un rechazo a la autoridad

Explanation

The author states that the genuine American experience is 'equivalent, because of its limitations, to a dangerous inexperience', implying that the optimism and confidence described by Muirhead may also be a weakness.

Question 10Unit 2: Reading Comprehension

What is the tone of the conversation between DER HERR and MEPHISTOPHELES in the passage?

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A) Formal and aggressive
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B) Informal and sarcastic
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C) Respetuoso y filosófico
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D) Colloquial and humorous

Explanation

The tone is respetuoso y filosófico because DER HERR and MEPHISTOPHELES discuss complex ideas in a polite and thoughtful manner.

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