Read the excerpt from "Commencement Address to the
Santa Fe Indian School." Then, answer the question. This
question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer
Part B.
Part A
Which of the following is a claim that the speaker makes in
this passage?
OA. The students have already faced more difficult challenges
than many other young people.
B. Many leaders are saying that it is not a problem if one causes
damage to the environment.
OC. The students should focus on developing themselves
instead of their community.
OD. Students can find significant strengths in the struggles that
they have already overcome.
Part B
Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim
selected in Part A?
DA "Your community needs you. And more than ever before, our
world needs you, too."
OB. "Because by facing adversity head on and getting through it.
you have gained wisdom and maturity beyond your years. I've seen it in you.”