SSAT Reading Question 153: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 153
3. The "ravages in some of our principal seaports" (lines 6-7) refers to
- A. losses during a battle
- B. damage from a hurricane
- C. spoilage of food to be shipped
- D. disease affecting people in business
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D
The passage states, "But when we reflect that this fatal disorder has within a few years made repeated ravages in some of our principal sea ports, and with increased malignancy, and when we consider the magnitude of the evils arising from the interruption of public and private business, whereby the national interests are deeply affected, I think it my duty to invite the Legislature of the Union to examine the expediency of establishing suitable regulations in aid of the health laws of the respective States."