Could You Pass A College ACT Test Today?

We'd all like to believe we're as smart as we've always been, but do you think you could actually pass an ACT college test today? Take these 12 questions and put your knowledge to the test!
START THE QUIZ!

Question 1/12

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A car averages 27 miles per gallon. If gas costs $4.04 per gallon, which of the following is closest to how much the gas would cost for this car to travel 2,727 typical miles?
$408.04
$44.44
$118.80

Question 2/12

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What is the value of x when 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ?
-7
7
12

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What is the greatest common factor of 42, 126, and 210 ?
14
21
42

Question 4/12

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How many irrational numbers are there between 1 and 6 ?
3
Infinitely many
2

Question 5/12

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To break down into components or essential features is to....
Render
Analyze
Allow

Question 6/12

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The mood that the author tries to portray and emphasize is known as....
The author's intent
The author's attitude
The author's argument

Question 7/12

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To describe by distinctive marks or peculiarities is to....
Analyze
Generalize
Characterize

Question 8/12

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To establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment is to....
Demonstrate
Indicate
Validate

Question 9/12

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A substance that decreases the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution is known as a....
Base
Variable
Experimental device

Question 10/12

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An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth to which the stars are attached.
Celestial poles
Celestial sphere
Galactic spheres

Question 11/12

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A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.
Cell wall
Cell membrane
Cell nucleus

Question 12/12

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A change in matter that produces one or more new substances
Physical change
Chemical change
Elemental change
Unfortunately, you likely wouldn't pass the ACT test today! While we're sure you have a strong knowledge on a variety of subjects, the matters tackled on the ACT tend to leave you scratching your head. Fret not, you're still brighter than the sun!

C+, ACT Fail

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you would likely still pass the ACT test today! Congratulations! You've retained much of the knowledge you gained in high school and beyond. It's amazing what we can recall!

B+, ACT Pass

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Not only would you still pass the ACT today, but you'd do so with flying colors. You'd succeed easily when it comes to acing the ACT. From math and science to reading and English, you've retained all of your high school knowledge!

A+, ACT Success

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Right!
1
A car averages 27 miles per gallon. If gas costs $4.04 per gallon, which of the following is closest to how much the gas would cost for this car to travel 2,727 typical miles?
$408.04
$44.44
$118.80
2
What is the value of x when 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ?
-7
7
12
3
What is the greatest common factor of 42, 126, and 210 ?
14
21
42
4
How many irrational numbers are there between 1 and 6 ?
3
Infinitely many
2
5
To break down into components or essential features is to....
Render
Analyze
Allow
6
The mood that the author tries to portray and emphasize is known as....
The author's intent
The author's attitude
The author's argument
7
To describe by distinctive marks or peculiarities is to....
Analyze
Generalize
Characterize
8
To establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment is to....
Demonstrate
Indicate
Validate
9
A substance that decreases the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution is known as a....
Base
Variable
Experimental device
10
An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth to which the stars are attached.
Celestial poles
Celestial sphere
Galactic spheres
11
A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.
Cell wall
Cell membrane
Cell nucleus
12
A change in matter that produces one or more new substances
Physical change
Chemical change
Elemental change