I cannot overemphasize the need to steer our company away from the path of insolvency. For over 94 years now, our firm has not missed one dividend, nor refused to honor one of our interest payments. We have been in the forefront of American Industry, and have carried the banner of capitalism. If our firm were to collapse,

20. In providing the missing portion, choose the completion that is best in keeping with the passage.

    (A) Who would take the blame ?
    (B) How would we support our families ?
    (C) I would resign as chairman of the board.
    (D) Can the entire economy be far behind ?
    (E) then we would cease to pay dividends.

21. Based on the preceding paragraph, which of the following assumptions about the speaker is least justified ?

    (A) He is honest in his dealings with creditors.
    (B) He has foresight.
    (C) He is at least 94 years old.
    (D) He is anti-communist.
    (E) He is proud of his company.

22. Ralph : All Italians enjoy Spaghetti.
    James : I must disagree. I have known some Italians who love baked potatoes.
    James’ response shows that he has interpreted Ralph’s remarks to mean that

    (A) Only Italians eat potatoes.
    (B) Italians enjoy only Spaghetti.
    (C) Italians do not like potatoes.
    (D) Only Italians enjoy Spaghetti.
    (E) Most people cannot appreciate good Spaghetti.

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Index

Test 3
Section 1 : Verbal Section
Section 2 : Quantitative Section
Section 3 : Analytical Section
Section 4 : Quantitative Section
Section 5 : Verbal Section
Section 6 : Analytical Section
Section 7 : Quantitative Section
Answer key to Test 3