Question

the following passage describes a boy named conor and his upbringing in an affluent, or wealthy, community. select the best evidence to support the statement that conor’s community may not be as fair as it appears.

conor broekhart was a remarkable boy, a fact that became evident very early in his idyllic childhood. nature is usually grudging with her gifts, dispensing them sparingly, but she favored conor with all she had to offer. it seemed as though all the talents of his ancestors had been bestowed upon him: intelligence, strong features, and grace.

conor was fortunate in his situation, too. he was born into an affluent community where the values of equality and justice were actually being applied—on the surface, at least. he grew up with a strong belief in right and wrong....it was straightforward for the young boy.

from eoin colfer, airman. copyright 2008 by eoin colfer

Explanation:

To support the statement that Conor’s community may not be as fair as it appears, we look for text that hints at a discrepancy between the community's appearance and reality. The sentence "He was born into an affluent community where the values of equality and justice were actually being applied—on the surface, at least" suggests that the application of equality and justice is only superficial, implying the community's fairness is not genuine.

Answer:

The best evidence is: "He was born into an affluent community where the values of equality and justice were actually being applied—on the surface, at least."