PSAT Reading Question 541: Answer and Explanation

Question: 541

In order to ratify the eleventh amendment, the author most directly encourages women to focus on winning over which group of men?

• A. Leaders of major political parties
• B. Men who are less fortunate
• C. Literate, educated men
• D. Men from all walks of life

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) This can most clearly be seen in lines 63–66, in which Anthony states, "you must stand as disfranchised citizens—outlaws—shut out of 'the body politic,' humble supplicants, veriest beggars at the feet of all men of all parties alike." The phrase "all walks of life" refers to people from all sorts of backgrounds. Therefore, choice (D) is correct. There is no evidence that Anthony is directly encouraging women to win over the other groups of men mentioned.