PSAT Reading Question 414: Answer and Explanation

Question: 414

It is most reasonable to infer that Dain is someone who Almayer believes

• A. is a skilled seafarer.
• B. will help him become rich.
• C. is a close relative.
• D. will take him and his daughter to Europe.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) To approach this question, ask yourself what we know about Dain. We know that Almayer impatiently awaits Dain's return because his arrival is somehow tied to a prosperous future—a future "nearly within his reach." Therefore, we can reasonably conclude that Dain is somehow aiding Almayer in his financial goals. Although choices (A), (C), and (D) could all be true, they are not evidenced and so could equally be false.