LSAT 43, Logical Reasoning I, Q19, LSATHacks

LR Question 19 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: Marc: The fact that the people of our country look back on…

QUESTION TYPE: Point of Agreement

ANALYSIS: Marc says that the people are nostalgic for the past, and that this proves they regret the revolution.

Robert says that they are nostalgic for the past, but believes it is the more distant past. He believes that though they are troubled, they do not regret the revolution.

They both agree that the people are nostalgic for a prior era.

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1. Neither expresses an opinion on the severity of past problems.
2. They agree that the people look to the past, but do not specify if it is for solutions. Indeed, in Robert’s case it is unlikely that people look to the ancient past for solutions.
3. Neither discusses the future.
4. CORRECT. Yes. Marc says, “They regret the revolution,” Robert agrees that “they are troubled,” and they both agree they are nostalgic for a certain time in the past.
5. No. Marc believes they are nostalgic for the more recent past.

Recap: The question begins with “Marc: The fact that the people of our country look back on”. It is a Agreement question. Learn how to master LSAT Agreement questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.

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