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SAT Question for July 17th

"The Lancer's Wife" is a 1880 short story by Guy de Maupassant. The captain and his men are French soldiers who, after the defeat of their army, take refuge in Switzerland. Although sneaking back into France is risky, the author conveys that the captain's plan is feasible, writing: ______

Which quotation from "The Lancer's Wife" most effectively illustrates the claim?

A) "The captain told the sentinels that he was taking two friends with him to protect his goods, in case any one should try to rob him, which did not seem an extraordinary precaution."

B) "The captain had a plan of his own, that he had been cogitating over for some time. A man in that part of the country whom he knew was going to lend him a cart and six suits of peasants' clothes."

C) "A Swiss officer seemed to look at the wagon in a knowing manner, but that was in order to impress his soldiers. In a word, neither officers nor men could make it out. "

D) "Get up,' the captain said to the horses, as he cracked his whip, . . . and the wagon loaded with Gruyere cheese entered France."

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The question requires support to illustrate the claim, so begin reading with the phrase before the blank. The correct answer will indicate that "the captain's plan is feasible," or possible. For a Kaplan expert test-taker, this is enough to begin to evaluate the choices. If you're building your skills, you may want to read the entire text for more context. If so, be sure to refresh your memory of the claim before evaluating the choices.

Choice (A) is correct; if the presence of the two men does not appear to be something unusual, "an extraordinary precaution," to the sentries, or guards, they will be more likely to allow the captain and his men to pass. Incorrect choices (B) and (D) describe aspects of the captain's plan, but give no indication of its possible success or failure. Incorrect choice (C) describes the Swiss sentries" reactions, but again, provides no indication of the plan's success.

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