Part A
How do paragraphs 13 and 14 best contribute to the overall development of the ideas in the text?

They show why Beals thinks of herself as a victim.

They suggest that Beals seeks sympathy through her writing.

They explain why Beals refused to back down when attacked.

They support the idea that Beals was on the front lines of a civil rights conflict.
Part B
Which phrase from the paragraphs best supports your answer to Part A?

“streets lined with people”

“a few friendly folks”

“white people looked totally horrified”

“bayonets pointed straight ahead”

Our convoy moved through streets lined with people on both sides, who stood as though they were waiting for a parade. A few friendly folks from our community waved as we passed by. Some of the white people looked totally horrified, while others raised their fists to us. Others shouted ugly words.

We pulled up to the front of the school. Groups of soldiers on guard were lined at intervals several feet apart. A group of twenty or more was running at breakneck speed up and down the street in front of Central High School, their rifles with bayonets pointed straight ahead. Sarge said they were doing crowd control—keeping the mob away from us.