PSAT Reading Question 527: Answer and Explanation

Question: 527

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A. Lines 48–53 ("At that . . . himself")
• B. Lines 62–68 ("For a . . . would end")
• C. Lines 71–74 ("We . . . happiness")
• D. Lines 75–80 ("The Citizeness . . . of her")

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Lines 48–53 give the most direct evidence about évariste's unforgiving and relentless attitude. Choices (B) and (C) support an attitude of ignorance, and choice (D) supports a polite attitude.