Passage A: Passage B:
When my sisters and I cared too much about our
appearance, my mother would tell us how
Trujillo's vanity knew no bounds. How in order to
appear taller, his shoes were specially made
abroad with built-in heels that added inches to
his height. How plumes for his Napoleonic hats
were purchased in Paris and shipped in vacuum-
packed boxes to the Island. How his uniforms
were trimmed with tassels and gold epaulettes
and red sashes, pinned with his medals,
crisscrossing his chest. How he costumed himself
in dress uniforms and ceremonial hats and white
gloves-all of this in a tropical country where
men wore guayaberas in lieu of suit jackets,
short-sleeved shirts worn untucked so the body
Which statement correctly analyzes how the
passages work together to develop a central idea?
O Alvarez shows how Trujillo's appearance was
central to his power.
Alvarez shows how her mother loved Trujillo's
style and appearance.
O Alvarez shows how Trujillo's style of dress covered
up the ugliness within.
O Alvarez shows how Trujillo was always careful
when selecting his clothing and accessories.