Who Is Sonia Sotomayor

What is the main idea of the book "Who is Sonia Sotomayor" by Megan Stine?

• The book is about the history of the Supreme Court.

• The book tells the life story of Sonia Sotomayor and her journey to becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

• The book discusses various legal cases in the United States.

• The book is a fictional story about a young girl who dreams of becoming a judge.

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Why did the author, Megan Stine, write "Who is Sonia Sotomayor"?

• To entertain readers with a fictional story.

• To inform readers about the life and achievements of Sonia Sotomayor.

• To criticize the legal system in the United States.

• To teach readers about the history of the Supreme Court.

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Which statement expresses a main idea of Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?

• The only way to change an unfair system is through nonviolent protest.

• The most important jobs often pay people the least amount of money.

• Even the most intelligent people can sometimes make foolish mistakes.

• When facing a challenge or a new experience, it's wise to ask for help.

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Which detail from Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? supports the idea that, when facing a challenge or a new experience, it's wise to ask for help?

• After she complained to Yale about the head of a law firm who criticized Affirmative Action, Sonia got a job as an assistant district attorney.

• Once her family moved to a safer neighborhood in the Bronx, Sonia began to attend Cardinal Spellman High School.

• After she asked one of the smartest girls at Cardinal Spellman High School for some study tips, Sonia's grades improved.

• Once she took a job at the private firm of Pavia & Harcourt, Sonia made a lot more money and traveled to other countries.

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Which line from Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? supports the idea that being approved for an appointment to the Supreme Court would be quite difficult?

• "As for Sonia, she worried about how being on the Supreme Court could change her life."

• "Sonia was on the 'short list' of people President Obama was considering."

• "She wanted minority children to know that they were just like her."

• "Senators are very careful about voting for Supreme Court justices."

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Which line from Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? supports the idea that, no matter how busy she was, Sonia tried to enjoy life?

• "She danced the salsa an sang in front of the whole crowd."

• "She wrote an article for the Yale Law Journal—and it was printed!"

• "Sonia thought she was keeping it a secret—her dream of becoming a judge."

• "But even though she liked being a DA, the job was taking a toll on her."

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What is the main idea of the book 'Who is Sonia Sotomayor' by Megan Stine?

• The book is about the history of the Supreme Court.

• The book tells the life story of Sonia Sotomayor and her journey to becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

• The book discusses various legal cases in the United States.

• The book is a fictional story about a young girl who dreams of becoming a judge.

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Why did the author, Megan Stine, write 'Who is Sonia Sotomayor'?

• To entertain readers with a fictional story.

• To inform readers about the life and achievements of Sonia Sotomayor.

• To criticize the legal system in the United States.

• To teach readers about the history of the Supreme Court.

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Which statement expresses a main idea of 'Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?'

• The only way to change an unfair system is through nonviolent protest.

• The most important jobs often pay people the least amount of money.

• Even the most intelligent people can sometimes make foolish mistakes.

• When facing a challenge or a new experience, it's wise to ask for help.

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Which detail from 'Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?' supports the idea that, when facing a challenge or a new experience, it's wise to ask for help?

• After she complained to Yale about the head of a law firm who criticized Affirmative Action, Sonia got a job as an assistant district attorney.

• Once her family moved to a safer neighborhood in the Bronx, Sonia began to attend Cardinal Spellman High School.

• After she asked one of the smartest girls at Cardinal Spellman High School for some study tips, Sonia's grades improved.

• Once she took a job at the private firm of Pavia & Harcourt, Sonia made a lot more money and traveled to other countries.

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