ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS 1. PART A: Which of the following identifies the
central idea of the text?
A Lincoln's tendency to change his opinion
lost him the trust of a majority of the
American people.
B While Lincoln passed the Emancipation
Proclamation primarily to weaken the
South, his decision also created positive
changes for African Americans.
C Lincoln earned the trust and respect of the
American people by sticking to his beliefs
and decisions regardless of the advice he
received.
D Lincoln was in strong support of passing the
Emancipation Proclamation, as he believed
all men, regardless of race, were equal.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind