PSAT Reading Question 165: Answer and Explanation

Question: 165

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

• A. Lines 6–8 ("Women... endure")
• B. Line 30 ("Suffrage... shot fired")
• C. Lines 44–48 ("Families... other relatives")
• D. Lines 49–55 ("As long... realized")

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Command of Evidence

Getting to the Answer: Try paraphrasing the answer you chose for the previous test item. Then, decide which quote from the speech supports this idea. Choice (D) provides the best evidence. This quote notes that women are discriminated against and that it is not just women who suffer from this discrimination; there are global problems that could benefit from women's ideas.