Question 3 • CR CCPS 1001040-M/J Language Arts 2 Sem 1 V26-27
Read the excerpt from We’ve Got a Job by Cynthia Levinson.On the morning of Thursday, May 2, however, his teenaged listeners heard, "Kids, there’s gonna be a party at the park. Bring your toothbrushes because lunch will be served.”Which statement best describes the shared experience of the radio listeners?
Answer
A
Black listeners were frightened by the message, while white listeners were enraged by the message.
B
Black and white listeners alike were troubled by the message.
C
Black listeners were motivated by the message, while white listeners were confused by the message.
D
Black and white listeners alike were puzzled by the message.
Explanation
The announcement was a coded message encouraging Black teenagers to gather for the protest. The reference to toothbrushes hinted that they might be arrested and spend time in jail, so Black listeners were motivated to join in. White listeners who did not know the code were confused by the unusual message. Choice C describes this difference.
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