Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the

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Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat 

A) Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat

B) The spy novel, regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the Cold War, reached the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. to be a constant threat

C) Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, in the 1960s the spy novel reached the zenith of its sales, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. like a constant threat

D) Reaching the zenith of its sales in the 1960s, the spy novel was regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat

E) Regarded by analysts as the result of tensions during the Cold War, sales of the spy novel reached their zenith in the 1960s, when most Americans perceived the U.S.S.R. as a constant threat

gmat_stuff · Answer

I am going with E here.

It is the sales of the novel, that was regarded by analysts to be the result of the tension during the cold war. Only E conveys that message clearly. Other statements twists the meaning.

mukeshnathani · Answer

Will go with E. Reason- As explained by gmat_stuff.

Juaz · Answer

Would go for E.
"As a constant threat" is required. Between D and E, E is better.

laxieqv · Answer

perceived ....as ..... must be in correct answer choice ---> keep D and E.
What's next is the problem of modifier: what is "regarded by analysts...." is "sales of the spy novel" , not "the spy novel" ---> E stands.

SimaQ · Answer

That was exactly my mistake... OA is E

kidderek · Answer

When I first read it, I thought the actual writing of the book was the result of the tensions. But I guess a loose logical assessment would question the mention of high book sales. Therefore, E. very good job gmatstuff.

saurabhmalpani · Answer

E might be correct but I don't think the use of "sales" and "their" is correct?

Regarded by analysts to be the result of tensions during the

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