Question

chapter 1
my family have been prominent, well - to - do people in this middle - western city for three generations. the carraways are something of a clan and we have a tradition that were descended from the dukes of buccleuch, but the actual founder of my line was my grandfathers brother who came here in fifty - one, sent a substitute to the civil war and started the wholesale hardware business that my father carries on today.
based on the above paragraph, which social class would you say nicks family is in? underline your choice below.

• lower middle upper?

then, highlight at least 2 words or phrases in the paragraph that prove your answer.

Explanation:

To determine Nick's family's social class, we analyze the text: "prominent, well - to - do" shows financial and social standing. "wholesale hardware business" (a successful business) and "descended from the Dukes of Buccleuch" (noble lineage tradition) also support upper - class status. Phrases like "prominent, well - to - do" and "wholesale hardware business" prove this.

Answer:

Underline: Upper
Highlight: prominent, well - to - do; wholesale hardware business