Question

which of these inferences about calvin is most strongly supported by the following passage (paragraph 8)? history had me glued to the seat. harriet tubman’s hands were pushing down on one shoulder and sojourner truth on the other shoulder. i was paralyzed between these two women; i couldn’t move. a. two passengers on the bus held calvin down b. calvin was manhandled by the police when she refused to give up her seat c. she was inspired by her historical forebears d. calvin knew sojourner truth and harriet tubman from when she was a little girl best: 0 % class: 21 fl: blackee.11

Explanation:

To determine the correct inference, we analyze the passage: "History had me glued to the seat. Harriet Tubman’s hands were pushing down on one shoulder and Sojourner Truth on the other shoulder. I was paralyzed between these two women; I couldn’t move."

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention bus passengers holding Calvin down. Eliminate A.
• Option B: There's no mention of police or Calvin refusing to give up a seat (the passage is about being "glued" by history and the figures, not a literal seat refusal with police). Eliminate B.
• Option C: The passage describes being "glued" by history and the presence of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth (historical forebears) making her feel paralyzed, suggesting inspiration from these figures. This fits.
• Option D: The passage doesn't imply Calvin knew these figures as a little girl; it's a metaphorical or symbolic presence, not a personal acquaintance. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. She was inspired by her historical forebears.