Question

Read Mary Antin’s biography from "The Promised Land."

Mary Antin (1881-1949), immigration rights activist, came to the United States during the third great wave of immigration (1881-1920), when more than 23 million immigrants came to America. These new arrivals were largely from eastern and southern Europe. Although born into poverty, Antin rose out of it through education and eventually attended Columbia University.

Which detail from the biography helps the reader understand Antin's interest in education?

"Mary Antin (1881-1949), immigration rights activist"
"came to the United States during the third great wave"
"new arrivals were largely from eastern and southern Europe"
"rose out of it through education and . . . attended Columbia University"

Answer 1

D rose out of it through education and . . . attended Columbia University"

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

"rose out of it through education and . . . attended Columbia University"

Step-by-step explanation:

The autobiography of Mary Antin provides an insight into the early life of the author in Belarus and her immigration to America. The book also provides details about how she tried to assimilate her life in the new nation, her attempts to adapt to the American way of life.

In the given excerpt from the biography, Mary Antin is introduced. This particular part is intended to make the readers understand why the biography is written. And the inclusion of the lines "rose out of {poverty] through education and ... attended Columbia University" shows her determination and interest in education. Despite her poverty and her immigrant status, she worked hard to get an education and even attended university.

Thus, the correct answer is the last/fourth option.