The central thought of an article or essay states a. the main ...

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The central thought of an article or essay states
 
  a. the main point of the entire piece of writing.
 
  b. how the author feels about the subject.
 
  c. what specific details the author will provide.
 
  d. why the author chose to write about the subject.

Question 2

In paragraph 5, what does McCurry mean when he says that Maeda's lifestyle would shame people at least 30 years her junior?
 
  a. People younger than Maeda probably believe that they work, but the amount of work she does each day thoroughly surpasses them.
  b. People younger than Maeda work a lot harder and stay up a lot later than she does, and they would think that her minimal effort and going to bed early is shameful.
  c. People younger than Maeda would be embarrassed to get up early, work hard, and go to bed early.
  d. People younger than Maeda would be embarrassed to get up early, work hard, and go to bed early.

[HandsomeMarc]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a. People younger than Maeda probably believe that they work, but the amount of work she does each day thoroughly surpasses them.