PSAT Reading Question 334: Answer and Explanation

Question: 334

The passage suggests that a major factor that distinguished Boudin from his contemporaries was his

• A. business innovation.
• B. impressionist style.
• C. focus on urban landscapes.
• D. affront to common sensibilities.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Lines 26–27 state that his “mercantile techniques” were rather unique—in other words, making beautiful paintings that vacationers could purchase to memorialize their vacations was quite innovative. The correct response is not choice (B) since other artists shared an impressionist style. It is not choice (C) since Boudin focused on beachscapes, not urban landscapes. It is not choice (D) since Boudin’s artwork was not offensive.