Questions 19 and 20 refer to the following information.
Six card players are sitting in a circle around a table. Each sits across from his or her partner in the game.
Scientists are able to predict the occurrence of earthquakes with a reasonable degree of accuracy using a device called a
seismograph. In 1990, scientists used a seismograph to predict that city X would experience a major earthquake in 1994.
But no major earthquake actually occurred.
Based only on the information above, which of the following statements is a valid conclusion?
18.
(F) City X will probably experience a major earthquake in the next few years.
(G) Natural disasters are impossible for scientists to predict.
(H) Scientists are currently researching other ways of predicting earthquakes.
(J) Seismographic predictions are not always reliable.
(K) City X actually experienced a minor earthquake in 1994.
1 ) Ron and Liz are partners.
2 ) Sean and Tracy are partners.
3 ) Karen and Jim are partners.
4 ) Tracy sits next to Ron.
5 ) Liz sits next to Jim, on his right.
19. Who sits on Sean’s left?
(A) Tracy
(B) Liz
(C) Karen
(D) Jim
(E) Cannot be determined from the information given.
20. Who sits on Karen’s right?
(F) Ron
(G) Liz
(H) Tracy
(J) Jim
(K) Cannot be determined from the information given.
