1 .The primary purpose of the passage as a whole is to
A) criticize readers for not having read more works by authors subjected to adverse
circumstances.
B) describe the life and work of an author while noting some of the complications of
that life and work.
C) outline a general history of African-American literature and discuss its major
figures.
D) praise one slaveholder for his particularly forward-thinking views by showing his
kindness to slaves.2 .Based on the information in the passage, Phyllis Wheatley’s life can best be described as
A) difficult, because she was never freed from slavery despite her fame as a poet.
B) charmed, because she was given so many wonderful opportunities upon arriving at
the Wheatleys’ home.
C) impressive, although it contains many aspects that are troubling or confusing to
present-day readers.
D) contemplative, although some of the sentiments in her work show a refusal to think
deeply about her own life.3 .Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A) Lines 18-24 (“Although...Wheatley”)
B) Lines 48-56 (“Wheatley’s story...1805)”)