LSAT 148 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q13

LR Question 13 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The Frauenkirche in Dresden, a historic church…

QUESTION TYPE: Paradox

PARADOX: A foundation restored the Frauenkirche in Dresden, in order to hold church services and cultural events. The foundation restored the church to its original form, however they declined an offer of a restored 18th century organ that matched the one originally in the church.

ANALYSIS: To solve this paradox, look for an answer that gives a downside to the organ. That’s the only reason the foundation wouldn’t take it, as it otherwise matched their goals.

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1. CORRECT. The purpose of the restoration was to hold church services and cultural events. A concert is a cultural event. So, this answer shows that the organ isn’t suited to the purpose of the restoration.
2. This makes the situation even more confusing: if the old organ had extra features, why did the foundation turn down a replica of the old organ.
3. This makes the situation more confusing. Since the money could only have been spent on the organ, the foundation effectively turned down free money.
4. The donor had offered to rebuild the original organ. That usually implies rebuilding it as it was before it was destroyed. So, this answer doesn’t explain anything: the modifications would presumably have been included in the rebuilding.
5. This heightens the paradox. The organ played an important role when the church was in its original form: why wouldn’t the foundation want it now? They were, after all, restoring the original form.

Recap: The question begins with “The Frauenkirche in Dresden, a historic church”. It is a Paradox question. To practice more Paradox questions, have a look at the LSAT Questions by Type page.