Questions of the TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 017

Question 1. According to the paragraph, who is the protagonist of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
A) Tom Sawyer
B) Jim
C) Huckleberry Finn
D) Mark Twain

Question 2. What does Twain provide a critique of through his portrayal of slavery, racism, and economic injustice in the book?
A) The society he lived in
B) The society of the antebellum South
C) The society of the post-Civil War South
D) The society of the North

Question 3. According to the paragraph, which of the following is NOT true about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
A) It was written by Mark Twain.
B) It was first published in 1884.
C) It is one of the most beloved and widely read American novels of all time.
D) It is set in the post-Civil War South.

Question 4. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Twain's use of satire
B) Huck's relationship with Jim
C) The controversies surrounding the book
D) The importance of religion in the book

Question 5. Which of the following can be inferred from the paragraph about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
A) The book is primarily a work of historical fiction.
B) The book offers a critique of American society in the pre-Civil War era.
C) The book primarily focuses on the adventures of a wealthy protagonist.
D) The book has been widely criticized for its use of offensive language.

Question 6. Why does the author include the information about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn being the subject of controversy?
A) To argue that the book should not be read due to its controversial content.
B) To acknowledge the controversy and present different perspectives on it.
C) To suggest that the book is outdated and irrelevant to modern readers.
D) To highlight the book's popularity despite the controversy.

Question 7. The word "antebellum" in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A) post-Civil War
B) pre-Civil War
C) post-World War II
D) pre-World War II

Question 8. The phrase "larger aim" in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A) more important purpose
B) wider audience
C) longer book
D) grander vision

Question 9. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C), and (D), – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. “The controversy surrounding The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has not diminished its importance as a piece of American literature.” Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Question 10. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain that tells the story of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn and his journey down the Mississippi River with a runaway slave named Jim.”
The novel provides a powerful critique of pre-Civil War Southern society through its portrayal of slavery, racism, and economic injustice.
Twain uses satire to poke fun at a range of subjects and encourages readers to think critically about the world around them.
Despite controversy over its use of racial slurs and depiction of African Americans, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remains an important and widely read book with a powerful message about freedom, friendship, and equality.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a book about a young boy who travels down the Mississippi River with a runaway slave named Jim, without any deeper themes or critiques.
Twain uses satire in the book only to make readers laugh, without any larger message or encouragement to think critically.
The book's use of racial slurs and depiction of African Americans as inferior are acceptable because they reflect the attitudes of the time and Twain's intentions of critiquing society.