PSAT Reading Question 323: Answer and Explanation

Question: 323

Which option gives the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A. Lines 3–4 ("Contrarily . . . flanks")
• B. Line 6 ("The economy . . . long")
• C. Lines 13–15 ("Currently . . . crisis")
• D. Lines 19–20 ("Simply . . . back in")

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C)?Choice (C) directly states that the economy was in crisis, which is most closely related to the economy being deeply troubled. Choice (A) suggests a course of action instead of describing the economy in 2008–2009, choice (B) refers to the economy in 2016, and choice (D) assesses a problem with the economy in 2016.