SSAT Reading Question 13: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 13

4. Wolverines are very scarce because

  • A. they suffer in the survival of the fittest.
  • B. they are afraid of all humankind.
  • C. they are seldom protected by man.
  • D. trappers take their toll of them.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The correct answer is (A). You must infer this answer from the information given. Because "the male wolverine . . . fights to the death any male that intrudes on his domain . . ." only the fittest, the best fighters, survive, and numbers are held down.

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