Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
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Passage / Scenario
An interesting birthday partyOn Saturday afternoon, local eccentric Dr. Oliver Creekstone held a remarkable 90th birthday at his countryside estate. Present were 3000 guests, four zebras, two monster trucks, and a famous bagpipe player from Scotland. Though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots.
At nightfall, the party was treated to a stunning and seemingly endless fireworks display. According to our sources, Dr. Creekstone felt that next year's birthday party would have to be even bigger and More interesting. 'We'll need at least seven more zebras,' he said.
Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Choice A provides a comprehensive list of key points from the passage about Dr. Creekstone's 90th birthday party, including the number of guests, unique elements like zebras and monster trucks, the buffet contents, and the fireworks display. Choices B and C do not cover all the important details mentioned in the passage, making them incomplete and inaccurate. Choice D is a partial summary, missing essential details such as the unique elements and the limited buffet, so it is not the best option.