This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B. Part A
What does the author think of microloans?

A.
They help people, but not communities.

B.
They can change people’s lives for the better.

C.
They need to be fixed in order to work correctly.

D.
They should be paid back quickly to make a difference.

Part B
Which sentence from the article best shows what the author thinks?

A.
“A microloan is a loan of a small amount of money to a person or group.”

B.
“Microloans are made to people in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and South America.”

C.
“Groups involved in microloans find that what is good for one person is also good for those around that person.”

D.
“The people who receive microloans are often very poor.”

Read this excerpt from through the looking-glass by lewis carroll. "you might make a joke on that,” said the little voice close to her ear: "something about ‘you would if you could,’ you know.” "don't tease so,” said alice, looking about in vain to see where the voice came from; "if you're so anxious to have a joke made, why don't you make one yourself? ” the little voice sighed deeply: it was very unhappy, evidently, and alice would have said something pitying to comfort it, "if it would only sigh like other people! ” she thought. but this was such a wonderfully small sigh, that she wouldn't have heard it at all, if it hadn't come quite close to her ear. the consequence of this was that it tickled her ear very much, and quite took off her thoughts from the unhappiness of the poor little creature. what question should a reader ask to clarify what is happening in the story? who or what is the voice speaking to alice? when will alice attempt to share a joke? what secret will alice share with the new character? why do whispers tickle the listener?