Question

Refer to your Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? book for a complete version of this text.

Part A

In Chapter 9, why does Sonia most want to become a Supreme Court justice?


She believes she is more capable to serve as justice than the women who have preceded her.

She wants to have the opportunity to interact with more politicians and members of government.

She hopes to have more time to pursue other activities related to the law, but outside the courtroom.

She wants to inspire young people to pursue their goals, no matter what obstacles they face.
Question 2
Part B

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


“Sonia decided to try to meet as many senators as she could ahead of time. Of the hundred U.S. senators, she met with eighty-nine!”

“She wanted minority children to know they were just like her. They could grow up to achieve their biggest dreams if they worked hard enough.”

“For the next ten years, Sonia not only served as a judge, she also taught classes at six different law schools. She gave speeches all over the country.”

“She gave Sonia Sotomayor a similar lace collar to wear on her first day on the court. Sonia wore it for a while, but then stopped.

Answer 1

She wants to inspire young people to pursue their goals, no matter what obstacles they face.

“She wanted minority children to know they were just like her. They could grow up to achieve their biggest dreams if they worked hard enough.”

Step-by-step explanation:

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