Item 3 Question 1
Refer to your Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? book for a complete version of this text.

Part A

In Chapter 9, why does Sonia feel it is important to stay true to herself?

She wants to stay connected to the world in which she grew up.

She prefers to do things her way, rather than to be told what to do.

She wants to stand out from the other justices appointed to the bench.

She feels that she has always belonged in a place different from where she came from.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

“Even though she was about to become a Supreme Court justice, she didn’t want to start acting differently.”

“Sonia liked bright red nails. The White House told her to use a plain color instead.”

“Sonia wore it for a while, but then stopped. She isn’t really the lacy type.”

“She felt humble and proud—and in awe of the world she was about to enter.”