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Part A

Which response best states a main idea of “Background on Judge Sonia Sotomayor”?



Sonia is not afraid to challenge those in power to do what is right.


Sonia is better qualified than other current Supreme Court justices.


Although her family was not rich, Sonia had an ideal childhood.


While attending law school, Sonia also worked in journalism.



Part B


Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?



“…Robert Klonoff (now Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School), remembers her intellectual toughness from law school: ‘She would stand up for herself and not be intimidated by anyone.’ [Washington Post, 5/7/09]”


“At Yale Law School, Judge Sotomayor served as an editor of the Yale Law Journal and as managing editor of the Yale Studies in World Public Order.”


“…yielding a depth of experience and a breadth of perspectives that will be invaluable – and is currently not represented – on our highest court.”


“Judge Sonia Sotomayor has lived the American dream.”

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Answer: Part A = B

Part B = A

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Answer:

1. Which response best states a main idea of “Background on Judge Sonia Sotomayor”?

Sonia is not afraid to challenge those in power to do what is right.

2. Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

…Robert Klonoff (now Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School), remembers her intellectual toughness from law school: ‘She would stand up for herself and not be intimidated by anyone.’ [Washington Post, 5/7/09]

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