1.
What statement best expresses a central idea in the text?
A. Being Black in America often means you do not know what you have until it's
gone.
B. Being Black in America should cause you to love and honor your parents even
more.
C. Being Black in America makes you a better person than those who are full of
racial hatred.
D. Being Black in America can mean being treated in a way that turns you into a
bitter person.