1. Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
A.
Teachers should understand that some students come from difficult backgrounds, and teachers should support them more.
B.
President Obama wants students to focus on education like he did so they will have the knowledge they need to run the country one day.
C.
By getting a good education, students can avoid repeating the same mistakes their parents made that prevented them from meeting their potential.
D.
Focusing on education, despite any challenges one may face, is a personal responsibility and the key to the nation’s future success.

2. Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
A.
“I’m here because I want to talk with you about your education and what’s expected of all of you in this new school year.” ( Paragraph 5)
B.
“And this isn’t just important for your own life and your own future. What you make of your education will decide nothing less than the future of this country.” ( Paragraph 14)
C.
“Neither of her parents had gone to college, and they didn’t have a lot of money. But they worked hard, and she worked hard, so that she could go to the best schools” ( Paragraph 20)
D.
“Maybe you don’t have adults in your life who give you the support that you need.” ( Paragraph 21)