Question

Select the correct answer.

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Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
The exhibit makes clear that her many achievements and "firsts" were instrumental to the struggle.
Which evidence from the passage is most relevant to this statement?
OA. "Anderson had incredibly widespread appeal-her image was used to sell everything from cameras to
tape recorders and Ureña noted that a colleague at another institution referred to Anderson as 'the
Beyoncé of her day." (paragraph 7)
OB. "Anderson eventually moved to Europe in the late 1920s to more freely pursue music, as conservatories
and concert halls there were not constrained by the same discrimination she faced at home." (paragraph
7)
OC. "Although her gift for music was evident early on, she was turned down by several white voice teachers
and an all-white music school, where she was not allowed to even submit an application." (paragraph 6)
OD. "Considered a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, the Lincoln Memorial concert was a symbol
of triumph over oppression, and a sign that the human spirit was more powerful than the efforts meant to
diminish it." (paragraph 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: OC. "Although her gift for music was evident early on, she was turned down by several white voice teachers and an all-white music school, where she was not allowed to even submit an application." (paragraph 6)

Step-by-step explanation:

This evidence from the passage is most relevant to the statement that "The exhibit makes clear that her many achievements and 'firsts' were instrumental to the struggle." The evidence highlights Marian Anderson's struggles and challenges as an African American artist facing discrimination in pursuing her musical career. It underscores how her achievements and "firsts" were significant in the context of the struggle against racial discrimination and segregation, making her accomplishments even more remarkable and important.