Question

Read the excerpt from We Beat the Street.

"Our nation’s health-care system is still a dual system, you know,” Dr. Blackman continued. "African-Americans, other minorities, and all those classified as poor in this country still receive less than adequate treatment in facilities that are far outstripped by hospitals and clinics in wealthier neighborhoods.”

What effect does this speech have on George, Sam, and Rameck?

They are shocked to hear about the varied quality of care.
They are inspired and determined to make a difference.
They are confused and eager to make sense of the situation.
They are skeptical and quick to question the speaker.

Answer 1

They are inspired and determined to make a difference.

Answer 2

The answer is: They are inspired and determined to make a difference.

In this part of the story says " Rameck nodded, knowing what the doctor said was true… Sampson felt a sense of pride as he welcomed the challenge. Rameck felt charged, excited, and ready to take on the world. All of them showed the same glow in their eyes—the look of the possibility of success on their faces.” According to this passage they felt inspired and determined to make a difference after Dr. Francis Blackman speech.