Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFOs office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the
... [Show More] closed door. It was a heavy thump like someone had a dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this house, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirteen floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistaken tinkling of shattered glass. Shia froze as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFOs office.
Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
o There are frightening noises in the office, Shia goes home, Shia sends his boss a text.
o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, aloud crash, and the tinkling of
shattered glass
o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light, and no one else should be in the
building
o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work.
(Ans- Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work
(Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
o A mysterious experience at work
o A building with poor lighting and security
o An employee who is easily scared
o A boss's expectations of an employee
(Ans- A mysterious experience at work
(Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the tone of the passage?
o Witty
o Incredulous
o Aggressive
o Tense
(Ans- Tense
(Shia reading passage)
Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century?
o His office was o the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below
o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of.....
o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep: I don't think I can work [Show Less]