Instructions

Question

Read the question carefully and select the best answer.

Which statement about Austin Jenkins is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 9)?

"He's singing to you, not at you," says Jenkins, who co-produced Coming Home with fellow White Denim partner Joshua Block, recording live on all-analog gear, including a soundboard once owned by The Grateful Dead. "He listened to Texas blues, gospel and R&B, and filtered it through himself. It's authentic and direct."
Answer choices for the above question

A. Jenkins helped Bridges launch his career.

B. Jenkins is extremely jealous of Bridges.

C. Jenkins is also a soul musician.

D. Jenkins used to tour with The Grateful Dead.

Instructions
Read the question carefully and select the best answer.

Which passage from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

Answer choices for the above question

A. “‘He's singing to you, not at you,’ says Jenkins…”

B. “... Jenkins, who co-produced Coming Home with fellow White Denim partner Joshua Block… ”

C. “... recording live on all-analog gear, including a soundboard once owned by The Grateful Dead.”

D. “‘He listened to Texas blues, gospel and R&B, and filtered it through himself. It's authentic and direct.’”

Answer 1

For the first question about which statement about Austin Jenkins is best supported by the passage, the correct answer is:

A. Jenkins helped Bridges launch his career.

This conclusion is drawn from the context of Jenkins working closely with Bridges on his music and co-producing the album.

For the second question asking which passage from the text most strongly supports the correct answer, the best answer is:

D. “‘He listened to Texas blues, gospel and R&B, and filtered it through himself. It's authentic and direct.’”

This statement reflects Jenkins' perspective on the authenticity of Bridges' music, which can be related to the idea of launching someone's career by emphasizing their unique style and influences.