Part A
Which response best states a main idea of “Background on Judge Sonia Sotomayor”?
Responses
Sonia loses her father at a young age, leaving her mother alone to raise her children.
Sonia loses her father at a young age, leaving her mother alone to raise her children.
As a young girl, Sonia enjoys reading mysteries to escape from the real world.
As a young girl, Sonia enjoys reading mysteries to escape from the real world.
Thanks to her mother, Sonia puts academics first and builds a successful career.
Thanks to her mother, Sonia puts academics first and builds a successful career.
Sonia’s experience on the debate team helps her win a college scholarship.
Sonia’s experience on the debate team helps her win a college scholarship.
Question 2
Part B
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
Responses
“Her father, a factory worker with a third-grade education, died when Sotomayor was nine years old.”
“…it was her newfound love of Nancy Drew that inspired a love of reading and learning, a path that ultimately led her to the law.”
“Most importantly, at an early age, her mother instilled in Sotomayor and her brother a belief in the power of education.”
“She first heard about the Ivy League from her high school debate coach, Ken Moy, who attended Princeton University, and she soon followed in his footsteps after winning a scholarship.”
