Question

Read this excerpt from We Beat the Street.

"Hassan and Ahi are going to Howard University in D.C.," Rameck commented, "but their folks have a little cash." He fell silent.


"I think it would be cool to go into business," Sampson said, "You know, become an entrepreneur and own some big company." He sounded a little vague.


"What kind of business is there around here except for drugs and crime?" George asked bitterly.


"Show business!" Rameck told him. "We can be rap stars!"


"Yeah, right. You need money even to do that," Sampson told him.


Sampson drove the other two home then, their hopes and dreams left in the starlight.


What effect does the boys’ lack of money have on them?


It makes them jealous of students who are going to college.

It fuels their interest in owning a successful business.

It motivates them to pursue their individual interests.

It makes them believe that their goals are too difficult to achieve.

Answer 1

The lack of money makes the boys doubt the achievability of their dreams and affects their motivation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lack of money affects the boys in the excerpt by making them believe that their goals are too difficult to achieve. They express jealousy towards students who are going to college and wonder what kind of business they could pursue given their limited options in their community. The boys' lack of financial resources dampens their motivation and makes them skeptical about the feasibility of their dreams.

Answer 2

D) It makes them believe that their goals are too difficult to achieve. Hope this helped. <3