Answer Key

Choose the correct explanation for the following phrases...
  1. "Accounting scandal comes to light" means:  [The general public knows about the scandal.]
  2. "taking advantage of his position" means: [Allen used his power in an inappropriate way for personal profit.]
  3. "notorious" means:  [Tarrino is known widely and unfavorably for his criminal activities.]
  4. "police were ransacking Allen's home" means: [The police search for evidence was detailed and aggressive.]
  5. "recently uncovered" means:  [Information about the scandal was only found a short time ago.]
Are the following statements about the reading true?

You answered 0 of 5 questions correctly in this part of the test.

1.   Allen works on the Senate Finance Committee.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

2.   Allen tried to run from the police but was caught.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

3.   Tarrino claims that he doesn't know Allen.That is correct.

4.   Tarrino was in prison for five murders.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

5.   The police didn't find any of the money yet.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.