PSAT Reading Question 175: Answer and Explanation

Question: 175

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

• A. Lines 50–52 ("Tea time... socialize")
• B. Lines 65–66 ("The Germans... stress")
• C. Lines 73–74 ("The strength... hospitality")
• D. Lines 84–86 ("That meant... royalty")

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Command of Evidence

Getting to the Answer: Identify the country associated with the correct answer to the previous question and see what evidence fits. The passage states that Russian tea ceremonies are highly formal and that hosts are judged on their tea making. Choice (C) is the correct answer. The referenced lines support the conclusions about Russia.