Read the following summary:A young student in a tough neighborhood is gifted intellectually but must shun the dangerous streets of his neighborhood in order to achieve academically. This results in his being lonely throughout school. He goes to college, but his social life has suffered, and he has few friends from his own neighborhood.Based on this passage, a reader is most likely to come to what conclusion about the story's themes?A.The author believes that human nature makes people social, and that only strong minds can overcome this natural instinct.B.The author believes that all achievement requires sacrifice, and that these sacrifices can be incredibly difficult.C.The author believes that achievement by an individual is good, but only if it is accompanied by social progress.D.The author believes that achievement made dishonestly is never satisfying, and that envy is a matter of perspective.

In a personal narrative, an author describes her experiences as a teacher in a poor village far from her home country. After suffering emotional and material losses, she decided to turn her attention to those less fortunate than herself. To her surprise, she found her students to be more content than she herself had ever been.What two topics does this narrative most clearly address?A.Solitude in nature and self-reflectionB.Charity toward others and failed romanceC.Perseverance and the importance of educationD.Dealing with loss and personal growthSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In a personal narrative, an author explores the effects of his childhood spent in poverty. He realizes that his mother had made sacrifices that he did not appreciate at the time. Because of her efforts to ensure he had a good education, he was able to rise above his circumstances.What two topics does this narrative most clearly address?A.Personal identity and family dynamicsB.Societal expectations and achievementC.Opportunity and personal reflectionD.Independence and personal growthSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:A boy is insecure and unhappy until a mentor begins teaching him martial arts. The boy's strength and confidence grow, and he begins competing at a national level. When the mentor passes away suddenly, the boy realizes that it was not the sport but the friendship that he most loved.Which of the following story descriptions most directly shares themes with the passage above?A.A boxer is at the top of his sport until his closest relationship falls apart and he loses his passion for boxing.B.Two friends who meet at summer camp continue to stay in touch by writing letters, using only the secret code they learned at camp.C.A piano teacher learns that one of his best students actually prefers drums, but she shows up regularly because she has no other role model.D.A young man is picked on regularly at school until he learns to juggle and impresses his classmates, who then beg him to perform at school functions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 1Tips2.5 ptsThe youth fiction books by Horatio AlgerGroup of answer choicesWere often critical of immigrants who came to the USA to make money.Were true accounts of Americans who fell into poverty because they lacked effort or neglected to save their money.Helped spread the ideology of social mobility through stories of poor orphans who rose from “rags to riches.”Sold poorly and therefore had few readers.

Select the correct answer.What is a theme of this passage? A. Individuals should feel free to be themselves and experience joy. B. The journey to discovering one's true self can be a difficult one. C. It is important to understand one's limitations and place in life. D. True friendships are built on mutual respect as well as total trust.