Read this paragraph from I Never Had It Made.I wasn't just another athlete being hired by a ball club. We were playing for big stakes. This was the reason Branch Rickey's search had been so exhaustive. The search had spanned the globe and narrowed down to a few candidates, then finally to me. When it looked as though I might be the number-one choice, the investigation of my life, my habits, my reputation, and my character had become an intensified study.What is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph?
Answer
A
to inform readers about Rickey’s thorough selection process
B
to inform readers about Rickey’s distrust of Robinson
C
to persuade readers that Robinson is the best athlete in the league
D
to entertain readers with a story about Robinson and Rickey
Explanation
The paragraph describes Rickey’s search spanning the globe, narrowing to a few candidates, and closely examining Robinson’s life, habits, reputation, and character. These details show how thorough Rickey’s selection process was. The paragraph does not claim Rickey distrusted Robinson or argue that Robinson was the league’s best athlete.
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