PSAT Reading Question 627: Answer and Explanation

Question: 627

The fourth paragraph, lines 20–32, can best be described as

• A. considering historical objections to a modern way of thinking.
• B. predicting the future course of events with specific observational evidence.
• C. encouraging the mass immigration of foreigners into a major city.
• D. addressing different thoughts about an idea with a common solution.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) The repetition of the sentence, "Let them come to Berlin," shows that Kennedy believes that the common solution to different misconceptions about Berlin is for people to actually come there and see it for themselves. Choice (A) is incorrect because the objections addressed are not primarily historical. Choice (B) is incorrect because the commentary is on the present, not the future. Choice (C) is incorrect because Kennedy is not encouraging such an immigration—just that Berliners observe what is happening.