SSAT Reading Question 236: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 236

7. With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?

  • A. The man is right to press on.
  • B. The dog is unfazed by the cold.
  • C. The man is jealous of the dog.
  • D. The dog is wiser than the man.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D is correct. As stated in lines 32-33, "The animal was depressed by the tremendous cold. It knew that it was no time for travelling. Its instinct told it a truer tale than was told to the man by the man’s judgment." These statements clearly support choice D.

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