PSAT Reading Question 625: Answer and Explanation

Question: 625

The primary purpose of the passage is to

• A. express hostility.
• B. recount history.
• C. demonstrate solidarity.
• D. explain policy specifics.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) The quote, "I am a citizen of Berlin," most directly demonstrates that Kennedy is expressing that the United States is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with its allies in Germany, making this a clear demonstration of solidarity. The other options fail to capture the primary purpose of the passage.