PSAT Reading Question 482: Answer and Explanation

Question: 482

The figure is most useful in elaborating on which of the following selections from the passage?

• A. Lines 25–26 ("The government . . . him")
• B. Lines 26–27 ("Beginning . . . problem")
• C. Lines 27–28 ("Similar . . . 'war' ")
• D. Lines 28–31 ("A variety . . . vehicle")

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) This question focuses on what the figure can help explain. So first ask what the figure does. It gives a general timeline of the war very similar to the ones constructed to outline the battles of extended warfare. Then ask which of these choices discusses the varied events of the so-called war. Choice (C) specifically mentions the engagements of the war, and so it is correct. Choice (A) just tells who was assigned to the task. Choice (B) describes what the forces took for the first engagement. Choice (D) again describes one event but doesn't reference several like (C) does.