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Keep your answer sheet neat. The answer sheet is scored by a machine, which can’t tell the difference between an answer anda doodle. If the machine reads marks that could be two answersfor one question, it will consider the question unanswered.Use your test booklet as scrap paper. Use it to make notes orwrite down ideas. What you write in the booklet will not affectyour score.Circle the questions you’ve skipped. This will help you keeptrack of which questions you’ve skipped.Check your answer sheet regularly. Make sure you are in theright place. Check the number of the question and the numberon the answer sheet every few questions. This is especiallyimportant when you skip a question.Work at an even, steady pace, and keep moving. Each questionon the test takes a certain amount of time to read and answer.Through practice, you can develop a sense of timing to help youcomplete the test. Your goal is to spend time on the questionsthat you are most likely to answer correctly.Keep track of time. You are given one hour to complete eachtest. Occasionally check your progress so that you know whereyou are and how much time is left.Remember to always use a No. 2 pencil. All answer sheet circlesmust be filled in darkly and completely with a No. 2 pencil. Ifyou need to erase an answer, erase it as completely as possible.Do not try to erase all of your answers. If you erase all of theanswers to one of the tests you take on a given date, all of yourtests you take that day will be canceled. Remember that you canchoose which scores to send to colleges (see Score Choice onthe next page).On Test DayMake sure that you read and understand our Test DayRequirements and Policies. These are available in three places: Make sure your calculator is in good working order. Insertnew batteries the day before the test. You may bring additionalbatteries and a backup calculator to the test center. You may not share a calculator with another test-taker.Language Tests with Listening Bring an acceptable CD player to the test center. Your CDplayer MUST be:—Equipped with earphones—Portable (handheld)—Battery operated (no power cords are allowed) Your CD player should display thisicon. You are not allowed to use a CD player with recording orduplicating capabilities. Boom boxes are also not allowed. Make sure your CD player is in good working order. Insert new batteries the day before the test. If possible, bring extrabatteries and a backup player to the test center. Test center staffWILL NOT have equipment for your use.You may not share a CD player with another test-taker.If the volume on your CD player disturbs other test-takers, thetest center supervisor may ask you to move to another seat.If your CD player malfunctions:—Raise your hand and tell the test supervisor.—Switch to backup equipment, if you have it, and continueto test.—You may cancel your score on the listening test if you donot have backup equipment. Scores for other SAT SubjectTests you take that day will not be canceled.If you encounter problems with your CD, such as occasionalskipping, try to work through the problem and keep testing ifpossible. If necessary, raise your hand and ask the supervisorfor a replacement CD. If a replacement is not available, amakeup test will be arranged. Online at sat.org/test-day In the Terms and Conditions you agree to duringTest Scoresonline registration In the Student Registration Guide to the SAT and SATSubject TestsScores are available for free at sat.org/scores several weeks aftereach test is given. You can also get your scores, for a fee, by callingCustomer Service (see next page).Be sure to bring the following with you on test day, regardless ofwhat Subject Test you plan on taking:Each test is scored slightly differently depending on how manyanswer choices there are. See specific subject sections in thisbooklet for more information. The total score for each test is on a200- to 800-point scale in 10-point intervals. All questions on theSubject Tests are multiple choice. Your Admission Ticket with photo, which is required for entryto the test center An acceptable photo ID (Be sure to check online or in theRegistration Guide about what ID you can use.) Two No. 2 pencils and a soft eraserSubject Tests Requiring Special EquipmentMathematics Level 1 or Level 2 Make sure to bring an acceptable calculator to the testcenter. See page 14 for more information about acceptableand unacceptable calculators and what to do if your calculatormalfunctions. A list of permitted graphing calculators is givenin the back of this booklet.Each correct answer receives one point. Each incorrect answer issubtracted as follows:—1/4 point subtracted for each 5-choice question—1/3 point subtracted for each 4-choice question—1/2 point subtracted for each 3-choice question—0 points subtracted for questions you don’t answerGetting Ready for the SAT Subject Tests3

Canceling ScoresOn test day, if you want to cancel your scores, you must cancelscores for ALL SAT Subject Tests you take that day unless yourequipment malfunctions. Visit sat.org/cancel-scores for moreinformation about canceling scores.Score Choice Score Choice gives you the option to choose the individual SATSubject Test scores you send to colleges at no additional cost. ScoreChoice gives you an opportunity to show colleges the scores you feelbest represent your abilities. Score Choice is optional, so if you don’tactively choose to use it, all of your scores will be sent automaticallywith your score report. Since most colleges only consider your bestscores, you should still feel comfortable reporting scores from all ofyour tests.SAT Customer ServiceYou can reach us from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (8:30 a.m. to8 p.m. in the summer).Phone: 866-756-7346International: 1-212-713-7789Email: sat@info.collegeboard.orgMail: College Board SAT ProgramP.O. Box 025505Miami, FL 33102About the College BoardThe College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organizationthat connects students to college success and opportunity. Foundedin 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to highereducation. Today, the membership association is made up of over6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicatedto promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, theCollege Board helps more than seven million students prepare fora successful transition to college through programs and services incollege readiness and college success — including the SAT and theAdvanced Placement Program . The organization also serves theeducation community through research and advocacy on behalf ofstudents, educators, and schools.For further information, visit www.collegeboard.org.Protecting Your PrivacyStudent Search ServiceStudent Search Service communications are sent by outsidecolleges, scholarship programs, and educational opportunityorganizations. All entities who receive student information fromStudent Search Service are required to maintain strict confidentiality.We actively monitor these entities to ensure adherence to our4Getting Ready for the SAT Subject Testsguidelines. The frequency and mode of communication isdetermined by the entity that receives the student’s name. Everycommunication from individual entities is required to containspecific instructions on how to unsubscribe from that particularinstitution. To unsubscribe from the entire Student Search Serviceprogram, call 800-626-9795 or write to: The College Board, 11955Democracy Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5662, Attention: StudentSearch Service.Telemarketing and Internet ScamsFrom time to time, we receive reports of phone scams in whichcallers posing as employees of the College Board contact studentsand families attempting to sell test-preparation products, orotherwise requesting sensitive personally identifying information,such as credit card and social security numbers. Some of these callersengage in illegal spoofing to make it seem as if the call is comingfrom the actual company. These calls do not come from the CollegeBoard. The College Board does not make unsolicited phone callsto students or families requesting this type of information. Thistype of activity, known as telemarketing fraud, is a crime. Should youreceive an unsolicited phone call from someone claiming to work forthe College Board, including where your Caller ID indicates that thetelephone number originates from a College Board location, do notprovide the caller with any personal information.If you provide your phone number on your registration materials,representatives of the College Board will only call or send textmessages to you and your family in response to inquiries generatedby you, to provide or gather information about a test or program forwhich you registered, or regarding preparation for college and theapplication process. Should you have a question about the origin ofa phone call you have received in which the caller claims to be fromthe College Board, contact us at 866-756-7346.Safety and Security Tips1. Be wary of unsolicited contacts, whether via telephone or email.2. Remember that the College Board will never contact you toask you to send your credit card, bank account, or passwordinformation over the telephone or through email.3. Never supply credit card information to someone who callsor emails you.4. If you suspect you have received a fraudulent call or email,contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and your localauthorities and provide them with all the details.5. Keep in mind that if an offer appears too good to be true, itprobably is.6. To make a complaint, and to obtain more informationabout protecting yourself from telephone and Internetscams, visit the FTC’s Consumer Information site atconsumer.ftc.gov.

LiteratureQuestions cover topics emphasized in most high school courses.Because of course differences, most students will find that there aresome questions on topics with which they are not familiar. You maynot be able to complete all the questions in the time given, but it isnot necessary to get every question correct to get a high score oreven the highest score on the test.Skills Covered Interpret themes and meanings of a text Understand both denotations and connotations of words in contextRecognize the structure of a text, including genre, development,and organizationRespond to a writer’s use of language, including diction, imagery,and figurative language, and to its effects on the readerAnalyze aspects of narration, including narrative voice, tone, andpoint of viewAnalyze poetry in terms of speaker, audience, occasion, andpurposeUnderstand characterization in narrative and dramatic selectionsRecommended PreparationThere is no suggested reading list to prepare for the LiteratureSubject Test. We recommend: Close, critical reading of English and American literature from a variety of historical periods and genresReading of complete novels and plays, not just excerptsUnderstanding of basic literary terminology, such as speaker,tone, image, irony, alliteration, stanzaThree or four years of literary study at the college-preparatorylevelIndependent, critical reading of poetry, prose, and dramaFORMAT/CONTENTApproximate% of Test*About 60 multiple-choice questionsSix to eight reading selections followed bysets of four to 12 questionsSource of QuestionsEnglish literature40%–50%American literature40%–50%Other literature written in English0%–10%ChronologyRenaissance and 17th century30%18th and 19th centuries30%20th century40%GenrePoetry40%–50%Prose40%–50%Drama and other0%–10%*The distribution of passages may vary in different versions ofthe test. The chart above indicates typical or average content.Sample QuestionsQuestions on the Literature Subject Test are presented as sets ofquestions about reading selections. The directions that follow areidentical to those in the test. All questions on the test are multiplechoice questions in which you must choose the BEST responsefrom the five choices offered. For these sample materials and for theactual test, the date printed at the end of each passage or poem isthe original publication date or, in some cases, the estimated date ofcomposition.DirectionsThis test consists of selections from literary works and questionson their content, form, and style. After reading each passage orpoem, choose the best answer to each question and fill in thecorresponding circle on the answer sheet.Note: Pay particular attention to the requirements of questionsthat contain the words NOT, LEAST, or EXCEPT.Questions 1-4. Read the following passage carefully before youchoose your answers.Line(5)(10)By the time the man with the camera had cut acrossour neighbor’s yard, the twins were out of the treesswingin low and Granny was onto the steps, the screendoor bammin soft and scratchy against her palms.“We thought we’d get a shot or two of the houseand everything and then . . .”“Good mornin,” Granny cut him off. And smiledthat smile.“Good mornin,” he said, head all down the wayBingo does when you yell at him about the bones onthe kitchen floor. “Nice place you got here, aunty.We thought we’d take a . . .”Getting Ready for the SAT Subject Tests5

(15)(20)(25)(30)(35)“Did you?” said Granny with her eyebrows. Cathypulled up her socks and giggled.“Nice things here,” said the man buzzin his cameraover the yard. The pecan barrels, the sled, me andCathy, the flowers, the painted stones along thedriveway, the trees, the twins, the toolshed.“I don’t know about the thing, the it, and the stuff,”said Granny still talkin with her eyebrows. “Justpeople here is what I tend to consider.”Camera man stopped buzzin. Cathy giggled intoher collar.“Mornin, ladies,” a new man said. He had come upbehind us when we weren’t lookin. “And gents,”discoverin the twins givin him a nasty look. “We’refilmin for the county,” he said with a smile. “Mind ifwe shoot a bit around here?”“I do indeed,” said Granny with no smile.Smilin man was smiling up a storm. So was Cathy.But he didn’t seem to have another word to say, so heand the camera man backed on out the yard, but youcould hear the camera buzzin still.“Suppose you just shut that machine off,” saidGranny real low through her teeth and took a stepdown off the porch and then another.“Now, aunty,” Camera said pointin the thingstraight at her.“Your mama and I are not related.”4. The episode reveals a conflict between(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)Questions 5-9. Read the following excerpt from a poem carefullybefore you choose your answers.Line(5)(10)(15)(1971)1. After Granny’s “Good mornin” (line 7), the camera manprobably behaves as he does because he(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)is made to realize that he is intrudingsuspects that he is in physical dangerhopes to win Granny’s affection by appearing at easeis relieved that an adult is presentrealizes that he is disturbing the tidiness of the yard(20)(25)2. The tone of “Now, aunty” (line 37) is most accurately satoryobedientrespectful3. Granny’s final comment can best be understood as a(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)reluctant confessiontentative assertionwitty jokesurprising revelationstrong rebukepropriety and impertinencevirtue and corruptionkindness and crueltypassiveness and aggressionrefinement and grossness(30)(35)(40)One summer evening (led by her)1 I foundA little boat tied to a willow treeWithin a rocky cave, its usual home.Straight I unloosed her chain, and stepping inPushed from the shore. It was an act of stealthAnd troubled pleasure, nor without the voiceOf mountain-echoes did my boat move on;Leaving behind her still, on either side,Small circles glittering idly in the moon,Until they melted all into one trackOf sparkling light. But now, like one who rows,Proud of his skill, to reach a chosen pointWith an unswerving line, I fixed my viewUpon the summit of a craggy ridge,The horizon’s utmost boundary; for aboveWas nothing but the stars and the grey sky.She was an elfin pinnace;2 lustilyI dipped my oars into the silent lake,And, as I rose upon the stroke, my boatWent heaving through the water like a swan;When, from behind that craggy steep till thenThe horizon’s bound, a huge peak, black and huge,As if with voluntary power instinctUpreared its head. I struck and struck again,And growing still in stature the grim shapeTowered up between me and the stars, and still,For so it seemed, with purpose of its ownAnd measured motion like a living thing,Strode after me. With trembling oars I turned,And through the silent water stole my wayBack to the covert of the willow tree;There in her mooring-place I left my bark, —And through the meadows homeward went, in graveAnd serious mood; but after I had seenThat spectacle, for many days, my brainWorked with a dim and undetermined senseOf unknown modes of being; o’er my thoughtsThere hung a darkness, call it solitudeOr blank desertion. No familiar shapesRemained, no pleasant images of trees,Of sea or sky, no colours of green fields;But huge and mighty forms, that do not liveLike living men, moved slowly through the mindBy day, and were a trouble to my dreams.naturea boat126Getting Ready for the SAT Subj

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