PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
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A. The term “feminism” to describe the movement of gender equality is too strong a word, which is why Emma Watson has adopted the term “HeForShe.”

B. Emma Watson believes that gender inequality should not only be a concern for women, but men as well.

C. Gender inequality is an issue that effects women alone, as women have been denied equal rights and men have not.

D. The help of men in achieving gender equality is necessary because their voices and opinions are more respected than women’s.

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2. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
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A. “I was appointed six months ago and the more I have spoken about feminism the more I have realized that fighting for women’s rights has too often become synonymous with man-hating.” (Paragraph 4)

B. “I started questioning gender-based assumptions when at eight I was confused at being called ‘bossy,’ because I wanted to direct the plays we would put on for our parents—but the boys were not.” (Paragraph 6)

C. “How can we affect change in the world when only half of it is invited or feel welcome to participate in the conversation?” (Paragraph 18)

D. “I’ve seen men made fragile and insecure by a distorted sense of what constitutes male success. Men don’t have the benefits of equality either.” (Paragraph 21)