Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly.
Well, there in Ripley was a man named Mr. Rankins, the rest was John, I think. He had a "station" there for escaping slaves. Ohio was a free state, I found out, so once they got across, Mr. Rankins would see to them. We went at night so we could continue back for more and to be sure no slave catchers would follow us there.
Mr. Rankins had a big light about thirty feet high up and it burned all night. It meant freedom for slaves if they could get to that bright flame.
What viewpoint does Mr. Rankins most likely share with the speaker?
Escaping from slavery requires very little effort or determination.
Being part of the Underground Railroad becomes easier with time.
Taking personal risks is worthwhile if it helps others gain their freedom.
Helping others out of a hard situation often leads to personal reward.
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Answer:
The excerpt is mainly focusing on Mr. Rankins having a station that he used for escaping slaves.
He had a "station" there for escaping slaves.
The last lines carry the words covering up for the whole scene.
Mr. Rankins had a big light about thirty feet high up and it burned all night. It meant freedom for slaves if they could get to that bright flame.
I guess it means to say that Mr. Rankins kept the big light for the slaves to know their freedom
- . It is difficult for the slaves to reach the flame as it is not sure whether they can reach the flame or not. So the first option becomes wrong.
Viewpoint that Mr. Rankins share with the speaker is Taking risks is worthwhile if it helps others gain their freedom.
- As it does not deal with being a part of the underground. So option 2 becomes wrong.
- Railroad isn't becoming easier as the slave catchers can still follow them there. Here goes option 3.
- Last option talks about being benefitted by helping others and I can't see anywhere in the excerpt where Mr. Rankins is benefitted by helping slaves out of the situation.
So the correct option is ‘‘Taking personal risks is worthwhile if it helps others gain their freedom.’’
Explanation:
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Answer:
The answer is C because I took the test and I got that one right!
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