SSAT Reading Question 295: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 295
4. The speaker uses the phrase "If we had forty theatres of this kind in this city of four millions" in the fifth paragraph to show
I. the valuable role theater serves in society
II. building new theaters would guarantee residents of the city would attend productions
III. theater can enrich the education and morals of its attendees
IV. all wealthy patrons should invest in theater construction
- A. I only
- B. I and II only
- C. I and III only
- D. I, III, and IV only
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
C The speaker uses the phrase in the fifth paragraph to show the reach that more theatres could have on a community—"how they would educate and elevate!" He isn't trying to dictate what individuals should do with their money or guarantee attendance numbers at productions. He is indicating the valuable impact the theatre can have on the city because, as a means of education, theatre can better the lives as well as the actions and beliefs of those who attend shows.