ISEE Reading Question 194: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 194
5. The phrase "boggled my mind" is included in order to
- A. show Edison's shock at being able to fix the machine.
- B. show Edison's surprise that he was in the right place at the right time.
- C. show the others' disbelief at Edison's ability to fix the machine.
- D. show Edison's amazement at the job offer that resulted from fixing the machine.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D
The author states "To the others' astonishment, the machine settled itself back into work. What boggled my mind, however, was the manager's response: an offer of a position as repairman for all machines in the company, for the ridiculous sum of $300 per month.