Question

the attack on segregation
to separate african american children from others... solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority... that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.... the impact is greater when it has the approval of the law, for the policy of separating the races is usually interpreted as denoting the inferiority of african americans. a sense of inferiority affects the motivation of a child to learn.
which statement best summarizes this passage?

• segregation of schools harms african american children.
• children eventually overcome the effects of segregation.
• segregation is a form of separation, not discrimination.
• segregation has no association with racial inferiority.

Explanation:

The passage explains that segregating African American children (like in schools) causes a sense of inferiority, impacting their learning motivation, especially when law - approved. The first option matches this: it says segregation of schools harms African American children. The second option is wrong as the passage says the impact is “unlikely ever to be undone”. The third option is wrong because segregation here is a form of discrimination (denoting inferiority). The fourth option is wrong as the passage links segregation to racial inferiority.

Answer:

A. Segregation of schools harms African American children.