Question

Read the short passage below then answer the question that follows.
Are There Cases of MPI in Modern Times?
MPI was common in the past but cases today are rare. Soon after the sickness of 1518, the area became Protestant and stopped believing in saints. While most people have stopped believing in bad spirits, MPI still happens from time to time. The most common cause for MPI now is fear. It is most commonly found in schools during stressful testing. Other incidents mainly happen in workplaces, usually as a result of the fear of being poisoned or exposed to harmful chemicals.
Which of the following claims is best supported by the evidence in this passage?
Select one answer
A
Cases of MPI no longer happen because people stopped believing in bad spirits.

B
Modern MPI incidents are commonly caused by fear in schools during testing.

C
Schools and workplaces are the only locations where modern MPI cases occur.

D
Protestants are not affected by MPI because they do not believe in saints.

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Answer 1

B

The passage states "The most common cause for MPI now is fear" and "It is most commonly found in schools during stressful testing," which directly supports option B.