Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Choose the correct combination from the given alternatives.

  1. The video game industry began in 1971 with the release of the arcade game, Computer Space. B. Inspired by this success, the same year saw the introduction of video games to the home market with the release of the early video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey. C. The crash eventually came to an end with the success of Taito's Space Invaders, paving the way for the golden age of video arcade games. D. The following year, Atari, Inc. released the first commercially successful video game, Pong, the original arcade version of which sold over 19,000 arcade cabinets. E. However, both the arcade and home markets would be dominated by Pong clones, which flooded the market and led to the video game crash of 1977.
  2. The game's success inspired arcade machines to become prevalent in mainstream locations such as shopping malls, traditional storefronts, restaurants and convenience stores during the golden age.

  1. BDCE

  2. CBDE

  3. DBEC

  4. ECDB

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C Correct answer
Explanation

D is followed by B because ‘successful’ in D is referred in ‘Inspired by this success’ in B. ‘Both the arcade and home markets’ in E connects it with D and B. Hence, we get DBE link. ‘Game crash’ connects E with C and ‘the Golden age’ connects C with 6.