ISEE Reading Question 305: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 305
3. The statement that "It was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch" (lines 7–10) suggests that the man
- A. was worried about running late
- B. was not accustomed to hiking in the Yukon
- C. was disoriented by the extreme cold
- D. had traveled farther than he thought
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct. Clearly, the facts that the man is traveling a little–used trail, is unconcerned about the extremely cold temperature, and does not notice that the dog seems almost hesitant to follow, indicate that the man is not accustomed to such activity. Choices A and D are wrong because the passage makes no mention of when the man is expected to meet the others, so it cannot be inferred that he is either behind or ahead of schedule. Choice C is wrong because even though it is extremely cold out, there is no evidence, at this point, that the man is disoriented.