PSAT Reading Question 155: Answer and Explanation

Question: 155

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

• A. Lines 14–18 ("A collection... gilded frame")
• B. Lines 22–24 ("Gregor then turned... quite sad")
• C. Lines 54–60 ("Other... the spot")
• D. Lines 66–70 ("And it's... hard of hearing")

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Command of Evidence

Getting to the Answer: Review your answer to the previous question. Decide which lines of text give clues to how Gregor feels about his job. Choice (C) offers the best support. These lines describe Gregor's bitterness and the unfairness he perceives. He feels he works much harder than the other salesmen, but that he would be fired if he asked for better treatment or less work.