SSAT Reading Question 257: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 257
4. The author admires the athlete for
- A. winning his race
- B. bringing home a laurel wreath
- C. setting a new record
- D. returning to his hometown
Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
E is correct. The author calls the athlete a "smart lad" to die before his glory fades (lines 9-10). Lines 17-20 praise the athlete for not becoming one of those "lads that wore their honors out," meaning an athlete who continues to compete even though he can no longer keep up.