Read the excerpt from "Remembering to Never

Question

Forget: Dominican Republic's 'Parsley Massacre" by
Mark Memmott.
Passage A:
This week, people from around the world are
expected to gather in the Dominican Republic for a
"Border of Lights" commemoration that aims to "honor
a tragedy long forgotten, and unknown to many
people."
Passage B:
Trujillo, as the Border of Lights website explains, fed
and nurtured anti-Haitian sentiment and created an
atmosphere that still excludes ethnic Haitians from
becoming part of "the Dominican melting pot."
The method his soldiers used in 1937 to try to identify
those who would be killed was cruelly unique. When

How do these excerpts work together to develop a
central idea?

A. Memmott uses a specific example to describe
Trujillo's cruelty.

B. Memmott argues that all memories should be
commemorated.

C. Memmott explains that the Border of Lights
commemoration is an adequate way of honoring
victims.

D. Memmott explains that the tragedy is not well
known today and then shows why it is worth
remembering.

Answer 1

D. Memmott explains that the tragedy is not well known today and then shows why it is worth remembering.

In Passage A, Memmott highlights the commemoration event that seeks to honor a tragedy that has been largely forgotten. In Passage B, he provides context about the cruel actions taken by Trujillo and the resulting anti-Haitian sentiment, which underscores the importance of remembering this historical event. Together, the excerpts emphasize the need to acknowledge and remember the tragedy for its historical significance.