SAT #13 March 2018 Question 36

Question

Which choice provides the best evidence that Danabelievesthatthe conditions of Southern black men must be improved quickly to avoid negative long-term consequences?

A) Lines 56-59 (“But, my...institution”)B) Lines 68-70 (“When...them”)C) Lines 70-72 (“And yet...all”)D) Lines 81-85 (“It has...population”)

Answer 1

Hi Shivam.

I just joined Wyzant and saw this question. Not sure if you still need the answer, but here you go:

First the test isn't the March 2018 test.

Second, evidence from the passage needs to overlap the phrases in the statement of the question.

Question Statement:

"Dana believes that the conditions of Southern black men must be improved quickly to avoid negative long-term consequences"

Evidence in Bold/Italics:

It has got to be decided pretty soon = must be improved quickly

which you will have = referencing the two conditions of black men --> "four millions of disfranchised...or four millions of land-holding"

The corner-stone of those institutions will not be slavery, in name, but their institutions will be built upon the mud-sills of a debased negro population = negative long-term consequences.

Hope that you aced the June or August SAT!

Answer 2

The exam is testing your ability to connect similar but differently worded ideas. Therefore, look for synonyms. Which lines emphasize that this must be done quickly?

Answer 3

No one can answer this for you without the passage. My advice is to work with a tutor and provide all of the needed information. This will allow them to guide you to finding the right answer.