5 In paragraph 42, Annie describes the way her parents compared their own difficult childhoods to
hers. Read this statement about Annie's childhood.
I'd lived in the Midwest my whole life. I ate Sugar Pops and drank milk from a cow.
What is the significance of Sugar Pops and milk from a cow?
A These are symbols of how easy her life has been
B These are symbols of the American way of life.
C They show that she has given up her identity as a Chinese American.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?