Question

Which sentence in the excerpt best shows the lack of interest of white Americans in the lives of African Americans and other minorities?

a: Publishing houses and theatrical promoters are in business to make money.
b: They shy away from romantic stories about Negroes and Jews because they feel that they know the public indifference to such works, unless the story or play involves racial tension.
c:It can then be offered as a study in Sociology, with the romantic side subdued
d:Sympathetic as they might be, they cannot afford to be crusaders.

Answer 1

The correct answer would be B They shy away from romantic stories about Negroes and Jews because they feel that they know the public indifference to such works, unless the story or play involves racial tension.

Answer 2

The public shy away from romantic stories about minorities unless the story involves ideas of racial matters. The answer is B.. hope that helped you :)