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.

How were the poor described in socialist Michael Harrington's book The Other America?A.Lacking a political voiceB.Invisible to the middle classC.Jobless due to automationD.All of the above

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 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.

how The Book Thief demonstrates the importance of historical fiction for teenagereaders.

How has migrant work changed in America over the decades? How do you think the experiences of migrant workers today compare to John Steinbeck's depiction in the text? Cite examples from the text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your