part A
how does the central conflict in the excerpt reveal a common dilemma in modern society?
A it suggests that peole today sometimes need to find creative ways to meet thier professional and family commitments
B it indicates that individuals who have many opportunites need to make ferquent decidions about their living arrangements
C it shows that people today must continually monitor and control their behavior to manage how they are perceived by others
D it illustrates that it is increasingly difficult for families to agree on appropriate levels of independence for childern
part B
which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to part A?
A i didnt ask the question out loud because that would have made me sound like a spoiled brat
B its an unconvetional way to be a family but we manage
C one that said there was no way my parents would even consider letting me stay home alone while dad was at sea
D okay so maybe i could live with grandma and granpa when youre gone
For part A, the most suitable answer is A) it suggests that people today sometimes need to find creative ways to meet their professional and family commitments. This is because the central conflict in the excerpt revolves around the narrator's struggle to balance their parent's work commitments and their own need for independence.
For part B, the quote that best supports the answer to part A is C) "one that said there was no way my parents would even consider letting me stay home alone while dad was at sea." This quote highlights the conflict between the narrator's desire for independence and their parents' concerns for their safety, illustrating the modern dilemma of finding a balance between professional commitments and family responsibilities.