Which of the following best describes the relationship between the author's quotation of Coates in the middle of the first paragraph ("But I
think...half as much") and her discussion of the My Brother's Keeper initiative that follows it?
A
The quotation emphasizes the strength of Obama's determination, the discussion that follows it illustrates Obama's
dedication to improving the educational and life outcomes of the black community as a whole.
B
The quotation asserts the uniqueness of Obama's accomplishments; the discussion that follows it provides a specific
example of the kind of program that enabled Obama to accomplish what he did.
The quotation implies Obama's commitment to racial equality, the discussion that follows it suggests his comparative lack
of attention to gender issues discussed by the author.
The quotation criticizes Obama's approach to a particular problem; the discussion that follows it counters this criticism by
analyzing the aims of an initiative spearheaded by Obama.
E
The quotation expresses disapproval of a tenet adopted by Obama; the discussion that follows it explains the author's
disapproval by highlighting problematic aspects of a specific program.