Question

Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”

When she graduated high school in 1912, she told her mother she wanted to be a photographer, and soon after, she began training with Arnold Genthe, a photographer famous for his portraits.

Based on Lange’s actions in this excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that she was

driven to become well known.
indifferent about her future.
unwilling to listen to her parents.
determined to reach her goals.

Answer 1

Based on this excerpt from Dorothea Lange, we are able to assume that she was determined to reach her goals. There is not avalable information within the excerpt to confirm that she was driven to become well known, or unwilling to listen to her parents.

Answer 2

Answer:

D). Determined to reach her goals.

Explanation:

As per the given description in the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange", it would be quite reasonable to determine that she was highly 'determined to reach her goals'. She showed persistence and firmness in her purpose to be a photographer and she succeeded due to her constant efforts to achieve her goals. Her tenacity and will power helped her become what she desired in her life that exemplifies true determination and this made her successful and famous. Thus, option D is the correct answer.