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Answer: BSet 2: Command of Evidence
Explanation
PASSAGE
The diary of a soldier in the American Civil War describes the harsh conditions: 'We have had no coffee for a week, and the hardtack is so full of weevils that we must eat in the dark to avoid seeing what we consume.'
Which choice best summarizes the soldier's experience as described in the text?
A. He is enjoying the local cuisine.
B. He is suffering from a lack of decent food.✓ Correct
C. He prefers to eat at night for religious reasons.
D. He is complaining about the lack of ammunition.
Detailed Explanation
The text describes lacking coffee and eating insect-infested bread ('weevils'), clear evidence of poor food conditions.
Key Evidence:
• "no coffee for a week"
• "hardtack is so full of weevils"
Why others are wrong: A (It is clearly a negative experience.), C (He eats in the dark to avoid 'seeing' the bugs, not for religion.), D (Food (coffee, hardtack) is mentioned, not ammunition.).