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What’s the Central Idea? Can You Prove It?

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Question 1

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Read the excerpt from Rosa Parks' autobiography. Which sentence best states the central idea of the passage?

Rosa Parks believed she was going to be chosen as a test case by the NAACP.

Rosa Parks was tired and needed to sit down after a long day of work.

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat because she was tired of being treated unfairly.

Rosa Parks was concerned about the other passengers on the bus.

Question 2

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How is the central idea developed in the passage?

The central idea is described at the beginning and repeated at the end.

The central idea is implied through Rosa Parks’ thoughts and actions.

The central idea is explicitly stated by the author.

The central idea is revealed through dialogue between characters.

Question 3

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Which two sentences from the text best support the central idea of the passage? Select two correct answers.

“There was a man sitting next to the window and two women across the aisle.”

“People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true.”

“I asked again if I could make a telephone call. I was ignored.”

“He said, ‘Let me have those front seats.’”

“The more we gave in and complied, the worse they treated us.”

Question 4

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Write your response in complete sentences.
How does Rosa Parks develop the central idea throughout the passage? Use at least one detail from the text to support your answer.