Question

read this paragraph from i never had it made: branch rickey lost that fight, but when he became the boss of the brooklyn dodgers in 1943, he felt the time for equality in baseball had come. he knew that achieving it would be terribly difficult. there would be deep resentment, determined opposition, and perhaps even racial violence. he was convinced he was morally right, and he obviously sensed that making the game a truly national one would have healthy financial results. he took his case before the startled directors of the club, and using persuasive eloquence, he won the first battle in what would be a long and bitter campaign. he was voted permission to make the brooklyn club the pioneer in bringing blacks into baseball. what is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? ○ to inform readers about branch rickey’s professional career ○ to inform readers about branch rickey’s determination ○ to persuade readers to admit black athletes into professional baseball ○ to entertain readers with a story about branch rickey’s adventures

Explanation:

The paragraph focuses on Branch Rickey's resolve to bring equality to baseball, highlighting his determination despite difficulties (deep resentment, determined opposition). The first option is incorrect as it's not about his entire professional career. The third option is wrong because the purpose is to inform about his determination, not to persuade readers to admit black athletes. The fourth option is incorrect as it's not an adventure story but about his determined effort for racial equality in baseball. So the purpose is to inform about his determination.

Answer:

to inform readers about Branch Rickey’s determination