This riveting nonfiction book for teens about race, class, gender, crime, and punishment tells the true story of an agender teen who was set on fire by another teen while riding a bus in Oakland, California. One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives forever. If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard would never have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.
Part A: Which of these inferences about the author’s purpose is supported by the text?
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2 points
A The author uses details to highlight human rights.
B The author shows advancements in inequality.
C The author describes hate crimes.
D The author explains the teens’ story.
3 points
Part B: Which detail from the text best supports your answer in part A?
A One moment that changes both of their lives forever.
B Sasha and Richard would never have met.
C The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.