Difficulty: Easy

Average Score: 100%

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 a nostalgic memory related to amateur radio but does not provide specific details about football. However, inferring from the context of historical references, "Scarlet Knights" likely alludes to the uniforms worn by the Rutgers team during the first intercollegiate football game in 1869.

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

This choice makes an assertion about the evolution of American football. The passage does not provide any information or evidence regarding the changes in the sport since its inception, making this inference unsupported.

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

The passage does not mention early football players' skills or techniques at all. This inference is therefore unfounded, as the text lacks any discussion about the players' abilities or the mechanics of throwing a football.

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

There is no comparison made between the Rutgers and Princeton football teams in the passage. The text solely focuses on the historical aspect of the 1869 game without evaluating the current performance of either team, making this choice irrelevant.

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

This choice accurately infers from the historical context provided, suggesting that "Scarlet Knights" could be a reference to the team’s uniforms during the first game. It aligns with the passage’s focus on historical details.

Conclusion

The passage primarily revolves around the narrator's experience with building a ham radio and does not directly address football. However, the inference regarding "Scarlet Knights" as a reference to clothing worn during the 1869 game is logically supported by historical context, while the other choices lack evidence or relevance. Thus, the strongest inference drawn is that the name indeed likely relates to the uniforms worn in that early football match.

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