Question

its all that ought to count,\ he replied. \but it isnt. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons ive got you here, robinson. if youre a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, its going to take an awful lot of courage.\
he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care.
\have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens?\
\i think i can play the game, mr. rickey,\ i said.
the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. baseballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim?
which is the central idea of this excerpt?
rickey treats robinson as an equal
rickey teaches robinson about baseball
rickey expects people to oppose integration.
rickey struggles to control his emotions.

Explanation:

To find the central idea, analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt focuses on Robinson's readiness to face challenges, not Rickey treating him as equal. Eliminate.
• Option 2: No content about teaching baseball. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Rickey makes Robinson aware of opposition (baseballs thrown, name - calling, physical attacks) to integration, matching the excerpt's focus on what Robinson will face. Correct.
• Option 4: The one struggling with emotions? No, Robinson is asked about controlling temper, but the focus is on the opposition to integration. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Rickey expects people to oppose integration.