Question

In lines 5-12, the author suggests that the expeditionist's discovery of the meteorite was surprising primarily because it ___________________________________.

• A. Defied scientists' doubts that such an object could reach Earth
• B. Occurred after her party had given up any hope of success
• C. Resulted from a seemingly unlikely sequence of events
• D. Provided evidence to contradict a long-standing scientific theory (E)
• E. Led to an unprecedented degree of scrutiny

Answer 1

The correct option is C Resulted from a seemingly unlikely sequence of events

The discovery of the rock was unexpected because it was found at an Antarctic ice field, where the chances of finding it were extremely narrow. Also, the aim of the expedition was different, and not to look for rocks from other worlds. Hence, Option C is correct.

The rest of the options are neither mentioned nor implied by the passage in relation to the given lines, hence they're incorrect.