Question

Read this excerpt from I Never Had It Made. "That's what he was supposed to tell you," Mr. Rickey said. "The truth is you are not a candidate for the Brooklyn Brown Dodgers. I've sent for you because I'm interested in you as a candidate for the Brooklyn National League Club. I think you can play in the major leagues. How do you feel about it?" My reactions seemed like some kind of weird mixture churning in a blender. I was thrilled, scared, and excited. I was incredulous. Most of all, I was speechless. "You think you can play for Montreal?" he demanded. I got my tongue back. "Yes," I answered. Which statement best summarizes this excerpt? Rickey decides not to offer Robinson a contract to play for the Dodgers, and Robinson is disappointed. Rickey suggests that Robinson is the best athlete on the Brooklyn Brown Dodgers, and Robinson is grateful. When Rickey trades Robinson to Montreal, Robinson is too frightened to turn down the offer. When Rickey offers Robinson a job in the Major Leagues, Robinson is shocked.

Answer 1

The answer is D

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Answer 2

The statement that best summarizes this excerpt is: When Rickey offers Robinson a job in the Major Leagues, Robinson is shocked.

In this excerpt from I Never Had It Made, Robinson expects Mr. Rickey to offer him a job in the Brooklyn Brown Dodgers; however, Rickey ends up offering him a job in the Major Leagues, which is something that exceeds Robinson's expectations. This offer makes Robinson feel scared, but also very excited. Moreover, Robinson is speechless, what makes the reader think that he is completely shocked.