Question

from whence and whither?
when i speak of courage i mean that quality of mind which meets danger or opposition with intrepidity, calmness, and firmness. courage is of the intellect and will, and may be possessed in the highest degree by those who are constitutionally timid. courage is stoutness of heart, self - reliance, red - bloodedness of spirit. those are the qualities you must possess.
as you go forward in life you will meet with ostracism on the account of your race and color. you will encounter envy on the account of your mental and material possessions. you will have to grapple with the green - eyed monster, jealousy, because of your achievements and popularity. you will meet with ingratitude, that meanest of all sins, from those for whom you have done and suffered most. you will be slandered by open and secret foes. there will be many hours of deep despondence, when you will debate whether it is worthwhile to continue to struggle and sacrifice for others. it is then you will need unfaltering courage to nerve your arm and strengthen your soul to march onward. but remember, only those (who) have of oak ever accomplish anything worthwhile. someone has well said, every great, and at all times, the men who have had definite conviction upon the great issues, and have courageously chosen right regardless, are the men who have directed the course of nations.
how does the author develop the central message of the passage?

1. by revealing that the path to success begins with education
2. by listing ways to overcome the challenges that life presents
3. by explaining that facing challenges requires personal courage
4. by defining courage as a trait that is shared by successful leaders

part b
which detail from paragraph 2 best supports the correct answer from part a?

1. because of your achievements and popularity
2. you will debate whether it is worthwhile to continue to struggle...

Explanation:

The passage first defines courage. Then it describes the various challenges one will face in life (like ostracism, envy, etc.). The central message is developed by explaining that facing these challenges requires personal courage (as defined in the first paragraph). For Part B, the detail "you will debate whether it is worthwhile to continue to struggle" shows that one needs courage (as courage is about continuing despite difficulties) to support the idea in Part A.

Answer:

Part A: 3. by explaining that facing challenges requires personal courage
Part B: 2. "you will debate whether it is worthwhile to continue to struggle"