Question

Which BEST expresses the author's belief that her trip to the opera house is worthy of being A Night to Remember?
A) She saw and heard her favorite opera, Verdi’s “The Masked Ball.”
B) She saw and heard both the members of the D.A.R. and Marian Anderson.
C) She saw and heard both First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson.
D) She saw and heard the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera.

Answer 1

im pretty sure the answer is c

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is D)

Explanation:

Marian Anderson was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. However, this fact means a lot to the author since she has heard of her background. The author expresses how Marian's life story is a source of inspiration for her. It was only after many hardships and the help of many that she finally made it to that stage in front of her. Her powerful voice certainly touched the author's heart.