Question

cast it down in agriculture, mechanics, in commerce, in domestic service, and in the professions. and in this connection it is well to bear in mind that whatever other sins the south may be called to bear, when it comes to business, pure and simple, it is in the south that the negro is given a man’s chance in the commercial world, and in nothing is this exposition more eloquent than in emphasizing this chance.
—up from slavery,
booker t. washington
which reason best supports the author’s claim that industry in the south will provide black people with opportunities for success?
the south has embraced the ideals of justice and equality for black citizens.
the variety of work available in the south provides many prospects for prosperity.
the exposition focuses on professions that have been denied to african americans.
agriculture, mechanics, commerce, and domestic service provide limited opportunities.

Explanation:

• For option A: The passage doesn't suggest the South has fully embraced justice and equality for Black citizens, so this is incorrect.
• For option B: The author mentions work in agriculture, mechanics, commerce, domestic service, and professions in the South, implying a variety of work that offers many prospects for prosperity, which supports the claim.
• For option C: The passage emphasizes the exposition shows Black people have a chance in these professions, not that they were denied, so this is wrong.
• For option D: The author's point is these fields provide opportunities, not limited ones, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The variety of work available in the South provides many prospects for prosperity.