PSAT Reading Question 78: Answer and Explanation

Question: 78

The author includes a list of restaurant names (lines 19–21) primarily to

• A. emphasize the modest nature of the neighborhood.
• B. recommend places for visitors to have a meal.
• C. suggest that there is little variety in the eating establishments.
• D. explain why most people never visit South Chicago.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

The question asks why the author includes a list of restaurant names. Use the given line reference to find the window. Lines 19–21 provide examples of small taverns and diners. The author mentions such restaurants as a part of South Chicago's modest neighborhoods and says, There's nothing fanciful about this area. Choice (A) matches these lines, so keep (A). Eliminate (B) and (D), as the author does not discuss visitors to the area. Choice (C) can also be eliminated: the author does not discuss the variety of restaurants. The correct answer is (A).