This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A:

Select the statement that best describes what the information in the third paragraph of "Cut the Coffee" reveals about the author.

The author believes that living a natural, healthy life is important.

The author believes that living a natural, healthy life is important.

The author believes that anyone who disagrees with his views on coffee is ridiculous.

The author believes that anyone who disagrees with his views on coffee is ridiculous.

The author does not believe that coffee can truly aid in making its drinkers feel alert.

The author does not believe that coffee can truly aid in making its drinkers feel alert.

The author thinks that coffee can be a part of a healthy morning if it is served with a nutritious breakfast.
Part B:

Which sentence from the third paragraph best supports your answer from part A?

Coffee lovers also claim that the caffeine component in coffee helps with alertness.

Coffee lovers also claim that the caffeine component in coffee helps with alertness.

Many who drink coffee claim that, without it, they would not be able to wake up in the morning.

Many who drink coffee claim that, without it, they would not be able to wake up in the morning.

They credit coffee with giving them the ability to function during the workday.

They credit coffee with giving them the ability to function during the workday.

A simple good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast could produce the same effects as a cup of coffee without the potentially harmful effects coffee brings to the table.

A simple good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast could produce the same effects as a cup of coffee without the potentially harmful effects coffee brings to the table.