PSAT Reading Question 275: Answer and Explanation

Question: 275

The author uses the example in lines 39–42 ("Great Smoky…game") mainly to support the assertion that Pokémon Go

• A. requires parks to increase safety measures to protect visitors from injury.
• B. can inform Pokémon Go players about the national parks.
• C. was created for the National Park Service Centennial.
• D. was demanded by an increasing number of visitors to the park.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

The question asks what assertion the example in lines 39–42 supports. This is the first question in a paired set, but it is easy to find, so it can be done on its own. Use the given line reference to find the window. The lines state, Great Smoky Mountains's Mountain Farm Museum has three Pokéstops. When found, historical text will pop up on screen, and players can tap an icon to learn more before returning to the game. The previous sentence states that Pokémon Go also has an educational component to it. Therefore, the Mountain Farm Museum's Pokéstops are examples of Pokémon Go's educational components. Eliminate answers that don't match the prediction. Eliminate (A) because there is no mention of injury in the window. Keep (B) because informing Pokémon Go players about the national parks matches the prediction. Eliminate (C) because there is no mention of the National Park Service Centennial in the window. Eliminate (D) because there is no indication that visitors demanded Pokémon Go. The correct answer is (B).