About Gordon Parks Born on November 30, 1912, in Fort Scott, Kansas, Parks was the youngest of fifteen children. His father, Andrew, was a farmer and his mother, Sarah, died when he was fifteen. He then moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he lived with his sister for a short time and attended high school until he was forced to quit. He held various odd jobs, including that of singer and piano player. While working as a railroad luggage carrier, he was so moved by a magazine photo spread about migrant workers that he bought a camera at a pawnshop. 2 Select the correct answer. Which statement best expresses how the author organizes the ideas in this excerpt? A. The author organizes this paragraph by introducing a problem and proposing a solution to it. B. The author organizes this paragraph by comparing and contrasting two related issues. C. The author organizes this paragraph chronologically. D. The author organizes this paragraph according to cause and effect.