Question

assessment questions

1. part a: which of the following best identifies the

central idea of this article?
a. physicians have a responsibility to actively
campaign for comprehensive healthcare and
health insurance reform in the communities in
which they work.
b. davis overcame the influence of a
tremendously negative environment to achieve
great success and intends to use his training to
better the community in which he grew up.
c. dr. sampson davis and his two colleagues
were able to become doctors due to a combination
of hard work and luck; many newark residents are
not so fortunate.
d. access to healthcare for people living in high-
crime, high - density urban areas is the primary
concern of physicians who live and work in these
underserved communities

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on physicians' responsibility for healthcare reform, but the article likely centers on an individual's story (Davis) rather than general physician responsibility.
• Option B: Mentions Davis overcoming a negative environment, achieving success, and wanting to better his community. This aligns with a narrative of personal growth and community impact, a common central idea for such articles.
• Option C: Highlights luck in Davis and colleagues' success, but the central idea is more about Davis' journey and goals, not luck vs. others' misfortune.
• Option D: Focuses on physicians' concern about healthcare access, but the article is likely about Davis' story, not physicians' concerns generally.

Answer:

B. Davis overcame the influence of a tremendously negative environment to achieve great success and intends to use his training to better the community in which he grew up.