PSAT Reading Question 432: Answer and Explanation

Question: 432

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

• A. Lines 7–8 ("When she . . . man")
• B. Lines 14–15 ("She also . . . love")
• C. Lines 23–24 ("Ned . . . touched")
• D. Lines 28–29 ("On the . . . Alice")

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Lines 23–24 reveal much about both Alice's and Ned's feelings. He is confused but pleased by Alice's devotion. A good approach to this question is to eliminate the other answer choices. Choice (A) gives us only facts about Alice, not anything about their attitudes toward the affair itself. Choice (B) gives us information about Alice's infatuation but nothing about Ned's feelings. Choice (D), like choice (A), reports facts but reveals little about the couple's inward emotions. Choose choice (C) because it's the only choice that provides evidence of how both lovers feel toward one another.