Question

read these paragraphs from i never had it made. he not only told me about it, but he acted out the part of a white player charging into me, blaming me for the \accident\ and calling me all kinds of foul racial names. he talked about my race, my parents, in language that was almost unendurable. \theyll taunt and goad you,\ mr. rickey said. \theyll do anything to make you react. theyll try to provoke a race riot in the ballpark. this is the way to prove to the public that a negro should not be allowed in the major league. this is the way to frighten the fans and make them afraid to attend the games.\ what is the author’s purpose for including these paragraphs? ○ to inform readers about the history of race riots at american ballparks ○ to inform readers about the challenges rickey and robinson expect to face ○ to persuade readers that all races should be treated equally in american sports ○ to entertain readers with a story about a fight between rickey and robinson

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The paragraphs focus on the challenges expected, not a broad history of race riots in ballparks. Eliminate.
2. Analyze Option 2: The text shows Mr. Rickey explaining the taunts/racism Robinson will face, so it informs about challenges Rickey and Robinson expect. This fits.
3. Analyze Option 3: The purpose is to inform about expected challenges, not to persuade about equal treatment (no persuasive language here). Eliminate.
4. Analyze Option 4: The paragraphs are about discussing challenges, not entertaining with a fight story. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. to inform readers about the challenges Rickey and Robinson expect to face