SSAT Reading Question 97: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 97

3. What does the author mean when he says "our living room was abuzz with fireflies"?

  • A. Many children played in the house.
  • B. The sun's light created a visual effect.
  • C. The children had lost touch with reality.
  • D. The screen doors were frequently left open.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

The passage states, "Just before the effect ended, the back wall in particular was covered with so many flashing pinpoints of light that it was like fireflies at night."

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