Think about the following statement made by Grant Hilbert:

Question

"Everyone else had athletes or celebrities as their heroes, but my idols were farmers. If I had to work hard and save every penny until I was 50 years old to buy farmland, then that's what I would have done."

The author's purpose for including this quote was to __________.

illustrate Grant Hilbert's dedication toward achieving his lifelong goal
persuade readers to assume financial responsibility at a young age
suggest that Grant Hilbert's strategy for buying farmland was unrealistic
emphasize that athletes and celebrities lack the determination of farmers

Answer 1

The author's purpose for including this quote was to illustrate Grant Hilbert's dedication toward achieving his lifelong goal.