PSAT Reading Question 114: Answer and Explanation

Question: 114

King's purpose for writing this letter is

• A. to explain why he came to Birmingham to protest.
• B. to launch a nonviolent protest movement in Birmingham.
• C. to open an affiliate of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Birmingham.
• D. to support fellow civil rights activists in Birmingham.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Global

Getting to the Answer: Avoid answer choices that deal with related issues but do not address the main purpose of the letter. The passage as a whole addresses why King came to Birmingham, and then builds on his explanation for being in Birmingham to explore his cause. Choice (A) is correct.