SAT English Practice Question

The novel follows a woman who, after a long period of isolation in the countryside, returns to the city. She is overwhelmed by the pace of life, the noise, and the crowds. The novel explores themes of alienation, identity, and the search for meaning in a world that seems increasingly chaotic and indifferent.

1. A.To introduce the novel's main character.
2. B.To describe the setting of the novel.
3. C.To establish the central conflict of the novel.
4. D.To provide a thematic overview of the novel.