Question

read the excerpt from \my first march\. \exactly!\ mama said. \by marching, well be letting the government know that we want those unfair laws to be changed. and while we march were going to chant, and after we chant, well sing some songs. one way or another, were going to make sure the government hears our message.\ based on the excerpt, what is the best reason why the reader would conclude that mama values integrity? she makes sure her child has a chance to travel. she teaches her child that equality is essential. she reinforces the importance of exercise to her child. she exposes her child to music education.

Explanation:

To determine why Mama values integrity, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Travel chance has no relation to integrity. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Mama wants to change unfair laws, showing she values equality (a key part of integrity—acting with moral principles). This fits.
• Option 3: Exercise importance doesn't relate to integrity. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Music education is not about integrity. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. She teaches her child that equality is essential.