Question

question 4 of 10
why are the race riots important to the backgound of the story?

a. they give real context to the narrator’s opinions on race.

b. the narrator’s father dies because of the riots.

c. the narrator’s views on race are shaped by the riots.

d. the narrator participates in the riots after the funeral.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option B: There's no indication the narrator’s father dies in the riots, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: The question is about the riots’ importance to the story’s background (context), not direct shaping of views. "Giving context" (A) is distinct from "shaping views" (C).
• Option D: There's no support for the narrator participating in riots after a funeral.
• Option A: Race riots as a real - world event provide context for the narrator’s opinions on race, making it the best choice.

Answer:

A. They give real context to the narrator’s opinions on race.