PSAT Reading Question 110: Answer and Explanation

Question: 110

Which of the following is true when Mr. Pumblechook leaves Pip at Miss Havisham's house?

• A. Pip is excited to finally meet Miss Havisham.
• B. Pip is nervous about being away from his sister for so long.
• C. Pip is relieved to be away from Mr. Pumblechook.
• D. Pip is anxious about spending time with the young lady who greets them.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Inference

Getting to the Answer: Think about details in the passage that relate to the characters' relationships. What do they reveal about how Pip probably feels at the end of the passage? It is reasonable to infer that Pip is relieved when he is no longer in Mr. Pumblechook's company. Therefore, (C) is the correct answer.