ISEE Reading Question 161: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 161
12. In the context of the passage, the phrase negative votes most nearly means votes
- A. for strict punishment
- B. against the accused
- C. for a lenient sentence
- D. against the accuser
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is (B). The last paragraph describes a rule that was designed to prevent citizens from being too careless in accusing each other. The rule stated that if the person accused did not receive a certain number of negative votes, the accuser would be condemned instead. In other words, the person accused must receive at least a minimum number of votes cast against him, to show that the case was valid.