Question

read the excerpt from \i dream a world\ by langston hughes.

a world i dream where black or white,
whatever race you be,
will share the bounties of the earth
and every man is free,
where wretchedness will hang its head
and joy, like a pearl,
attends the needs of all mankind—
of such i dream, my world!

based on the dreams that the speaker describes, it is reasonable to infer that the speaker

○ is hopeful all people will experience the same freedoms he enjoys.
○ will do whatever is necessary to gain equality for all.
○ lives in a time and place where equality does not exist.
○ has given up the idea that one day all people will be treated the same.

Explanation:

The speaker describes an ideal world where all races share resources equally and everyone is free, with no wretchedness. This dream of equality implies their current reality lacks this equality, as people do not dream of a world they already live in. The first option is incorrect because the speaker is dreaming of freedoms, not stating they already enjoy them. The second option is not supported, as the excerpt only describes a dream, not plans to act. The fourth option is wrong because the speaker clearly expresses a hopeful dream, not resignation.

Answer:

lives in a time and place where equality does not exist.