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Which of the following best describes Obama’s exigence in the passage?

A
a lack of nutritional food choices in schools
B
difficulty in safeguarding the health of the nation’s children
C
geographic and class disparities in food resources
D
the increasing influence of media on childhood dietary habits
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Which of the following best characterizes the author’s purpose in the passage?

A
to initiate reform for school lunches
B
to solve a problem identified by parents
C
to bring different parents and kids together
D
to identify the companies supporting the initiative
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In the second and third paragraphs (lines 7–22), Obama cites quantitative data primarily to

A
demonstrate the urgent need for public health reforms.
B
emphasize the progress made by the program.
C
provide historic context for the present public health crisis.
D
contrast her successes with those of the previous administration.
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In the fourth paragraph (lines 23–27), the author asks a series of questions to

A
emphasize her authority.
B
highlight the issues to be addressed.
C
introduce anecdotal evidence.
D
clarify her role in the campaign.
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In the sixth paragraph, the writer describes her own experiences from the past ("Trust me . . . for a change”) (lines 31–34) primarily to

A
cite historical examples of healthy living as models for present solutions.
B
introduce potential reforms to make it easier for parents to raise healthy kids.
C
build credibility and earn the trust of the audience as a parent facing the same issue.
D
refute the counterargument that modern families have limited resources today.
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In the seventh paragraph (lines 40–43), the author says that society’s "choices have started to add up” to appeal to

A
emotion by invoking guilt about dietary choices.
B
logic by describing cause and effect.
C
emotion by invoking fear of negative outcomes.
D
authority by describing her work to address the problem.
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In the eighth paragraph (lines 44–50), the author lists responsive actions to

A
model creative ways to provide balanced meals.
B
contrast past dietary habits with present behaviors.
C
emphasize the importance of family meals to child health.
D
illustrate ways families can make healthy choices.
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In the eighth paragraph, the writer refers to her grandmother ("Like my grandma . . . no matter what’s for dinner”) (lines 46–48) primarily to

A
emphasize the importance of family.
B
compare the past to the future.
C
connect a personal experience to positive action.
D
suggest the need for multigenerational households.
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In the ninth paragraph (lines 51–57), the author makes which of the following claims about societal change?

A
People must work on positive change independently.
B
People must remember that parents everywhere have similar experiences.
C
Positive change occurs through helping, sharing ideas, and increasing involvement.
D
Positive change requires that people recognize the need to make improvements.
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Which of the following best characterizes Obama’s position regarding the role of parents?

A
They can share in the benefits of providing nutritious foods for their kids.
B
They must take some responsibility for nurturing healthy habits in children.
C
They are to follow nutritional guidelines to ensure children do not overindulge in unhealthy foods.
D
They must drastically shift their habits and consumption to improve childhood health.
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Which of the following statements most directly expresses the author’s thesis in the passage?

A
We must launch a new initiative to raise awareness about childhood obesity.
B
We should build on present efforts to improve healthy eating and exercise habits.
C
Schools and families must partner together to address the impending health crisis.
D
Modern conveniences have compromised our children’s physical and mental health.

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