✅ This phrase reflects his perspective that unauthorized settlements are a sign of social breakdown.
For the exam, reading comprehension accounts for 35 of the 60 multiple-choice questions. Below is a representative practice story based on common exam themes—such as social displacement or personal conflict—followed by relevant questions and an answer key. Practice Passage: The Shadow of Marcus Cxc English Multiple Choice Questions And Answers
Marcus stood on his balcony, gripping the railing until his knuckles turned white. Below, the once-pristine hillside was "littered" with the haphazard structures of a new squatter settlement. For years, he had believed the proximity of the hill to his own property gave him a rightful claim to its silence and beauty. Now, that silence was replaced by the clatter of zinc sheets and the distant, rhythmic thumping of music. He felt an "aroused shock" at these unexpected neighbors. To him, the hillside was no longer a sanctuary; it was evidence that society was "out of control." He watched a young boy chase a tire through the dust, but all Marcus saw was a threat to his peace. ✅ This phrase reflects his perspective that unauthorized
A. Indifferent B. Possessive C. Appreciative D. Curious Practice Passage: The Shadow of Marcus Marcus stood
