Henrietta Lacks Ch. 16-17

The 1st sentence of the paragraph beginning "She used to lie" most likely represents

A speculation by the author that adds poignancy to the details that follow

Throughout his interactions with the author, Cliff's speech reflects an attitude which could best be characterized as one of

Equanimity despite a life that had included unpleasantness and challenges

The author's primary purpose in the passage is to

Illuminate the racial context affecting Henrietta Lacks and her family

What is the primary function of the 1st sentence of the 4th paragraph ("When I pulled... on or the other")?

It adds significance to the way in which Cliff first greets the author.

In the context of the passage, the author would most likely characterize Ruby Lack's statement "That's the only thing I can figure" as an example of

Resolute denial

Which statement provides the best rhetorical analysis of the paragraph that begins "When I arrived in Clover"?

The author makes an assertion which she supports with illustrative examples.

In the paragraph beginning "I don't know what happened," the phrase "that deal with them cells" primarily emphasizes

The family's lack of specifics as to the cells' significance