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Read the historical account of the caste system in India.

Traditionally, a person’s life in India was severely restricted to the role dictated by the caste to which she or he belonged. Those belonging to the two upper castes, the Brahmans and the Kshatriyas, were required to be priests and rulers. Those in the next two lower castes, the Vaishyas and the Shudras, were stuck being merchants and servants. People were forced to play the part dictated by their castes.
How does the view expressed by the nonfiction account differ from the view expressed by “Samjay’s Dream”?

A.
The nonfiction account takes a negative view of the caste system, while the story suggests that some members are happy with their position and others wish to change it.

B.
The nonfiction account takes a positive view of the caste system, while the story suggests that members of the caste system are resentful and angry about their position within it.

C.
The nonfiction account takes a negative view of the caste system, while the story suggests that all members of the caste system are content with their position and do not wish to leave it.

D.
The nonfiction account takes a positive view of the caste system, while the story suggests that members never consider the possibility of changing their lives because they know that they have no other option.

Read the historical account of the caste system in India.

Traditionally, a person’s life in India was severely restricted to the role dictated by the caste to which she or he belonged. Those belonging to the two upper castes, the Brahmans and the Kshatriyas, were required to be priests and rulers. Those in the next two lower castes, the Vaishyas and the Shudras, were stuck being merchants and servants. People were forced to play the part dictated by their castes.
How does the view expressed by the nonfiction account differ from the view expressed by “Samjay’s Dream”?

A.
The nonfiction account takes a negative view of the caste system, while the story suggests that some members are happy with their position and others wish to change it.

B.
The nonfiction account takes a positive view of the caste system, while the story suggests that members of the caste system are resentful and angry about their position within it.

C.
The nonfiction account takes a negative view of the caste system, while the story suggests that all members of the caste system are content with their position and do not wish to leave it.

D.
The nonfiction account takes a positive view of the caste system, while the story suggests that members never consider the possibility of changing their lives because they know that they have no other option.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The best option that reflects the difference in views expressed by the nonfiction account and "Samjay’s Dream" would be:

**A. The nonfiction account takes a negative view of the caste system, while the story suggests that some members are happy with their position and others wish to change it.**

This option highlights the critical perspective of the nonfiction account, which portrays the caste system as a restrictive and oppressive structure. In contrast, the fictional narrative may present a more nuanced view where some characters might accept their roles while others desire change, indicating a diversity of feelings about the caste system.

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