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Average Score: 52%

Athletes from Rutgers University and Princeton University participated in the first intercollegiate football game back in 1869. Players wore hats, coats, vests, and suspenders instead of helmets and pads; some Rutgers players wore scarlet-colored scarves to distinguish themselves from their opponents. Although the game more closely resembled the game of rugby, it was definitely the forerunner of American football. Rutgers, now known as the Scarlet Knights, ultimately won the game by a score of 6 "runs" to Princeton"s 4 (today the score would be kept in "points," not runs).

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Rationale

The name Scarlet Knights most likely refers to clothing worn by Rutgers players in the 1869 game.

The passage discusses Bo Diddley's contributions to music but does not provide direct information about football or the Rutgers team. However, the mention of "Scarlet Knights" implies a connection to the team's colors or attire, suggesting that the name refers to clothing worn during the 1869 game.

A (American football has not changed much since the first intercollegiate football game was played.) YOUR ANSWER

This statement cannot be inferred from the passage, as it does not provide any information about the evolution of American football since its inception. The focus of the passage is solely on Bo Diddley and his contributions, not on the history of football.

B (Most early football players did not know how to throw a football properly.) YOUR ANSWER

There is no evidence in the passage to support this claim. The text does not discuss the skills or knowledge of early football players, nor does it provide any context regarding their abilities or techniques in playing football.

C (Rutgers" current football team is better than Princeton"s.) YOUR ANSWER

The passage does not provide any comparisons between Rutgers and Princeton's football teams, making it impossible to infer such a conclusion. The focus is on Bo Diddley and his achievements, not on the performance of any football teams.

Conclusion

The only inference that can be drawn from the passage relates to the name "Scarlet Knights," suggesting a connection to the attire worn by Rutgers players during the 1869 game. Other choices either lack support from the text or introduce irrelevant information about football history, which the passage does not address. Thus, the reference to clothing is the most logical inference based on the content provided.

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