Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
A
The narrator remembers a trip he took and admits to getting lost.
B
The narrator recalls fond memories of a journey that he took through some beautiful river counties.
C
The narrator describes what he saw during a long trip through a frequently visited location.
D
The narrator explains the difficulties he encountered on a trip and how he overcame them.
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is the best answer. The narrator is “embarrassed” about the route he took, which ends up leaving him lost and confused about how to get to his destination for the evening.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This choice doesn’t match the passage. The narrator is embarrassed, rather than fond, and he doesn’t describe the beauty of the place.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This choice doesn’t match the passage. We don’t know from this excerpt whether or not the narrator has visited this part of New York multiple times.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. This choice doesn’t match the passage. The narrator doesn’t explain how he overcame being lost in this excerpt.