1. PARTA: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?
O A The Union's victory at Port Royal Sound was a clear indicator that
the Union would win the war.
OB The Union's success at Port Royal Sound restored their
confidence in being able to beat the Confederacy, despite the
Confederacy's proven strength.
O c The Union's victory at Port Royal Sound and success developing
Mitchelville was a turning point in the Civil War for the
Confederacy.
OD The Union's failure to develop a town of former slaves made
northerners question the future of a post-slavery nation.

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?