ISEE Reading Question 143: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 143
6. Which of the following statements is most likely true, based on the passage?
- A. The Pony Express was reliable at delivering the mail.
- B. The Pony Express was operational throughout the 1860s.
- C. Mail was delivered by Pony Express from east coast to west coast.
- D. The Pony Express was less expensive than other forms of mail delivery.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is (A). The last sentence of the passage states that the Pony Express lost only a single delivery of mail during the entire period of its operation. Thus, we can infer that mail sent by Pony Express got through to its destination reliably.