PART A: Which of the following best identifies the
central idea of this article?
A Ali's refusal to be blindly driven by a desire for
financial gain, as was common of athletes in the
United States, earned him the status of a beacon
of integrity.
B Muhammad Ali is most celebrated for his
introduction of many African-Americans to the
religion of Islam.
C Muhammad Ali's self-confidence, accessibility,
and unrelenting commitment to his principles
and the fight for equality made him a powerful
and inspirational public figure.
D The United States has changed immensely since
Muhammad Ali's rise to fame, particularly in the
treatment of African-Americans throughout the
country.