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What was the main reason for the British government to offer scholarships to the highest academic achievers in Jamaica to attend private high schools?
What was the main reason for the British government to offer scholarships to the highest academic achievers in Jamaica to attend private high schools?
- To provide opportunities for the humblest classes (correct)
- To promote the Jamaican school system
- To reduce the number of riots and unrest in Jamaica
- To increase the number of students attending private high schools
How did Joyce Gladwell get a scholarship to the boarding school?
How did Joyce Gladwell get a scholarship to the boarding school?
- Her father was a teacher at the school
- One student gave up her other scholarship for her (correct)
- Her mother paid for it
- She earned it through her academic achievements
Who did Daisy Nation borrow money from to pay for Joyce's college education?
Who did Daisy Nation borrow money from to pay for Joyce's college education?
- A British politician
- A Jamaican bank
- Her husband
- A Chinese shopkeeper (correct)
What was the legacy of privilege that Daisy Nation inherited?
What was the legacy of privilege that Daisy Nation inherited?
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According to Gladwell, what is the main message of his mother's story?
According to Gladwell, what is the main message of his mother's story?
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