Question

1. the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b.

part a which of the following statements would the author of
evenge of the geeks\ most likely agree? (this answer can be found in paragraphs 14-17 (316, 317).)
a. cultivating \geek\ traits in high school is the best way to prepare for a
successful adulthood.
b. schools should encourage students who have qualities that make them
stand apart from other students.
c. to ensure a brighter future for themselves, popular students should take
part in \geek\ activities such as gaming or the arts.
d. to make the \outcast aesthetic\ more popular, students should listen to
nerdcore hip - hop artists who wear \geek chic\ clothing.
of the geeks\ most clearly supports the answer to part a

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the context of "Revenge of the Geeks". Option a claims cultivating geek traits in high school is the "best way" for successful adulthood, which is too extreme. Option b aligns with the idea that schools should encourage students with unique qualities (geek - like traits that set them apart) as these traits are valuable later. Option c suggests popular students should do geek activities for a brighter future, which is not supported. Option d focuses on making outcast aesthetic popular via clothing and music, which is not the main point. So the author would likely agree with b.

Answer:

b. Schools should encourage students who have qualities that make them stand apart from other students.