ISEE Reading Question 227: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 227

2. According to the passage, some people in the fourteenth century attributed the Black Death to

  • A. planetary phenomena.
  • B. fleas and rodents.
  • C. Yersinia pestis.
  • D. lack of cleanliness.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

The passage states, "In France, the King was informed that the Plague was caused by astrological events such as the aligning of three planets."

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