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Until he was ten Alex attended the nearby Allen School. He was then transferred to Moor School which he attended with his Sisters. Alex learned a good deal about nature during that three mile downhill hike to school and the three mile uphill return trip. He was a quick student and at twelve, the age limit prescribed for Moor School, he was sent to Markil Academy . Two years later he joined his sisters Zen and Jesia at the home of his elder brother Tom, who was to become a successful occultist in Paris. However, the economic success of the family was yet to be and Alex was forced to leave school for economic reasons. When he was fifteen he obtained a job in shipping company. Good fortune, however, was on his side and on the side of humanity. In 1901, he received a share in a legacy which made it possible for him to return to school. He decided to study medicine.
Question: 1
............and at twelve, the age limit prescribed for, Moor School ..................this in the context means that children were :
............and at twelve, the age limit prescribed for, Moor School ..................this in the context means that children were :
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When interpreting age limits for schools or other institutions, remember that "age limit" often refers to the maximum allowable age.
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- not admitted to the school before they were twelve
- admitted to the school at the age of twelve
- allowed to remain in the School only up to the age of twelve
- admitted to the school any time after the age of twelve
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The phrase "at twelve, the age limit prescribed for Moor School" refers to the fact that children could remain in the school until they reached the age of twelve. This implies that twelve was the maximum age for students at the school.
Therefore, the correct answer is (C), which states that children were allowed to remain in the school only up to the age of twelve.
Therefore, the correct answer is (C), which states that children were allowed to remain in the school only up to the age of twelve.
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Question: 2
The word 'Legacy' in the context means :
The word 'Legacy' in the context means :
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"Legacy" often refers to an inheritance or a bequest left by someone in their will.
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- Lottery
- Goodwill money
- Inheritance
- Legal payment
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The Correct Option is C
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The word "legacy" in the given context refers to something that is passed down after someone's death, typically money or property. This matches the definition of "inheritance," which refers to the assets inherited from someone who has passed away.
Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Inheritance.
Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Inheritance.
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Question: 3
Alex trekked _____ miles everyday to attend Moor School.
Alex trekked _____ miles everyday to attend Moor School.
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When reading comprehension questions, pay close attention to specific details such as distances or quantities mentioned in the passage.
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- three
- six
- twelve
- unknown
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The Correct Option is A
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According to the passage, Alex walked a three-mile downhill distance to school every day.
Therefore, the correct answer is (A) three.
Therefore, the correct answer is (A) three.
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Question: 4
He was a quick student - this means that Alex:
He was a quick student - this means that Alex:
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When interpreting phrases like "quick student," it typically refers to someone who learns quickly or is a fast learner.
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- reached School before his sisters
- reached the school-leaving age
- was a lively student too soon
- was a fast learner
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The Correct Option is D
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The phrase "He was a quick student" refers to Alex being a fast learner. The context does not suggest anything about reaching school before his sisters or leaving school early.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) was a fast learner.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) was a fast learner.
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Question: 5
Alex became rich __________.
Alex became rich __________.
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Pay attention to specific events mentioned in the passage that relate to the question. The legacy share is a key event that contributed to Alex's wealth.
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- by working in a shipping company
- when his brother became a successful occultist
- because he studied medicine
- by receiving share in legacy
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The Correct Option is D
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The passage states that Alex became rich in 1901 when he received a share in a legacy, which allowed him to return to school.
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) by receiving share in legacy.
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) by receiving share in legacy.
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