PSAT Reading Question 115: Answer and Explanation

Question: 115

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A. Lines 1–2 ("I think... in Birmingham")
• B. Lines 3–7 ("I have... Atlanta, Georgia")
• C. Lines 7–10 ("We have some... Rights")
• D. Lines 24–25 ("Injustice anywhere... everywhere")

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Easy

Category: Command of Evidence

Getting to the Answer: Choose the answer that relates directly to the purpose you identified in the previous question. King begins the letter by stating, "I think I should give the reason for my being in Birmingham," which clearly explains his purpose for writing the letter from the jail. Choice (A) is correct.