Question

1. the author implies that the rise of sports culture provided

a a sense of unity in a rapidly changing society
b a platform for political reform.
c new forms of employment for journalists
d an escape only for wealthy americans.

1. which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

a critical and accusatory
b objective and informative
c humorous and playful
d enthusiastic and promotional

1. the author mentions jack johnson in order to:

a highlight the criminal elements of early sports.
b provide an example of a popular athlete of the time
c explain the decline of boxing as a major sport
d describe how sports affected race relations in society

Explanation:

1. Sports culture often unites people in a society undergoing rapid - change. It is less likely to be a platform for political reform, a source of new jobs for journalists specifically, or an escape only for wealthy Americans.
2. Without the passage, we assume a neutral approach. An objective and informative tone is common in academic or general - interest writing about sports culture. A critical and accusatory tone would be negative, a humorous and playful tone would be light - hearted, and an enthusiastic and promotional tone would be overly positive.
3. Jack Johnson was a significant figure in sports history, and his mention is likely to show how sports affected race relations, as he was a prominent African - American athlete facing racial issues.

Answer:

1. A. a sense of unity in a rapidly changing society
2. B. Objective and informative
3. D. describe how sports affected race relations in society