Brutal SC#49

[humtum0]

49.
Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

A. Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

B. The spy novel, regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. to be a constant threat.

C. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, in the 1960s the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

D. Reaching the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, the spy novel was regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.

E. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, sales of the spy novel reached their zenith in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.
OA

SPOILER: ---------------------------- E ----------------------------

[audi19]

Originally Posted by humtum0

49.
Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

A. Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

B. The spy novel, regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. to be a constant threat.

C. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, in the 1960s the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat.

D. Reaching the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, the spy novel was regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.

E. Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, sales of the spy novel reached their zenith in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat.
OA

SPOILER: ---------------------------- E ----------------------------

The different answer choices changes the meaning of the statement.

A: like a constant threat is incorrect.
B: The novel was not a result of the tensions during the war.
C: 1960's were not a results either.
D: Structure is awkward.
E: Correct choice because analysts speculated that the sales of the novel were influenced by the tensions during the Cold War.

[LegoLife]

My answer is E.

[CrackXam]

E for me too!

[powerthelogic]

yep . i missed the meaning. E is good to choose.

[edyoon81]

Hi -

Can someone please explain in detail how E is correct. I still do not understand how "regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the cold war" modify "sales of spy novel?"

I went for D thinking that the first clause modifies the spy novel..

thanks

[amit_ace]

in the context of the sentence - the increased sales were due to results of tension of cold war.
imo E