Two-Part Question

Multiple Choice Question
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A:

Which statement BEST summarizes the central idea of "Manga"?

A.
The artist Osamu Tezuka is an important figure in the history of manga.

B.
Manga appeals to many people because of its diverse topics and styles.

C.
American comics and manga have a shared history, but they have very different styles.

D.
Manga and anime are often thought to be interchangeable, but they are not the same thing.

Multiple Choice Question
Part B:

Which sentence from "Manga" BEST supports the correct answer in Part A?

A.
The phrase "whimsical pictures" is a perfect description for this diverse medium loved by so many. (paragraph 1)

B.
The word manga comes from two Japanese characters: man, meaning "whimsical," and ga, meaning "pictures." (paragraph 1)

C.
Osamu's art and writing style influenced most modern manga that followed. (paragraph 2)

D.
It is action, fantasy, and adventure written for boys. (paragraph 4)

A. Manga appeals to many people because of its diverse topics and styles.

B. The word manga comes from two Japanese characters: man, meaning "whimsical," and ga, meaning "pictures." (paragraph 1)