Question

question 8
which passage from the article best supports the idea that wearing a hijab is important to ibtihaj muhammad?
a. americans were no doubt glad to have muhammad representing their country.
b. today, the sport tests fencers agility. fencers duel with blunted swords. they earn points by striking their opponents.
c. fencers must wear full protective gear. this includes a helmet with a mesh mask.
d. she chose fencing in part because of the sports uniform. it allows her to wear her hijab. this way, she can represent her muslim faith.

Explanation:

This option directly states that Ibtihaj Muhammad chose fencing because its uniform allowed her to wear a hijab and represent her Muslim faith, explicitly linking the hijab to her identity and values, which supports the idea that wearing a hijab is important to her. The other options do not address her connection to the hijab.

Answer:

D. She chose fencing in part because of the sport's uniform. It allows her to wear her hijab. This way, she can represent her Muslim faith.