Select the correct answer. Which idea is common to both texts?
O A Trees can create a noise barrier, decrease pollution, and eliminate some insects.
OB. Deciduous trees let sunlight filter indoors in winter and add beauty to a property in spring.
OC. Ally types of trees help the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off oxygen.
OD. Some benefits to planting trees are creating shade, providing fruit, and adding color.

since it is asking for her reaction to elnora's trouble at school you can rule out any answers with a positive response (b). then you can rule out (d), this is because it does not show the mother's reaction but the daughter's response. that leaves you with two options (a) and (c), by looking at the options you can rule out (c) because it isn't referring back to elnora's issues at school.

what of the following? i don't know about you but i see no multiple choice answers.

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."

your answer is b. "with strong wording encouraging readers to take action."