The following item has two parts. Answer Part A and then answer Part B

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Part A
Which statement best represents the author's viewpoint in passage 2?
A. People who take action can change the lives of many.
B. Disputes strengthen society and are necessary for its survival.
C. Civil rights are the same for all people.
D. Rules are made to protect the common good of all people.
Part B
Which sentence from passage 2 supports the correct answer to Part A?
M.
"Finally, Harris decided to close the store, since it was near closing time anyway." (paragraph 21)
P.
But along with the protesters were counterprotesters, people who did not agree with integration." (paragraph 24)
R. "Not all of the protesters were as fortunate as Blair and his friends." (paragraph 28)
S. "Though the struggle for equality continues, things are better today, thanks in part to the four college students from Greensboro." (paragraph 30

Answer 1

Part A
The statement that best represents the author's viewpoint in passage 2 is:
A. People who take action can change the lives of many.

Part B
The sentence from passage 2 that supports the correct answer to Part A is:
S. "Though the struggle for equality continues, things are better today, thanks in part to the four college students from Greensboro." (paragraph 30)