Select two sentences that best express the central idea presented in the paragraph.

PART A: Which of these conclusions about social class and economic inequality in the United States is supported by the text?

PART B: Which detail from the passage best supports your answer in part A?

How do the details about health and education help develop the author’s explanation of economic inequality?

Read the dictionary entry.

What did the author most likely intend by mentioning the "American Dream" in the text? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.