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Set 3: Inferences (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The experimental novel abandons conventional plot entirely, presenting events in what appears to be random sequence. Yet careful readers have identified numerological patterns governing the arrangement—the chapters follow a mathematical sequence known only to the author. What seems chaotic is actually rigidly structured, though by principles invisible to casual readers.

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between apparent disorder and underlying structure?

A. Experimental novels have no organizing principles.
B. Surface randomness can conceal systematic organization that requires specialized knowledge to perceive.✓ Correct
C. All readers immediately understand the novel's structure.
D. Mathematical patterns are incompatible with literature.

Detailed Explanation

'Appears random' but follows 'numerological patterns'—'invisible to casual readers' = hidden structure requires special knowledge.

Key Evidence:

• "seems chaotic is actually rigidly structured"

• "principles invisible to casual readers"

Why others are wrong: A (Mathematical sequence organizes it.), C ('Invisible to casual readers.'), D (The novel uses mathematical structure.).

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