PASSAGE: THINK MOTHERING YOUNG KIDS IS HARD? GEAT READY FOR EVEN TOUGHER TIMES by Tania Lombrozo 1. PART A: Which of the following identifies the central
idea of the text?
A) Studies show that motherhood does not get easier
as soon as many believe, due to stress and feelings of
dissatisfaction mothers often experience during the
middle school years.
B) Studies show that the satisfaction of mothers is at
an all-time low in the years following the birth of
their child due to feelings of exhaustion.
C) Studies support the belief that mothers' feelings of
exhaustion and dissatisfaction improve greatly
when their child matures during puberty.
D) Studies show how the experience of motherhood
greatly varies from mother to mother, and therefore
the most difficult time of motherhood cannot be
determined.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”