What is the author’s most likely purpose for writing this article? *
A. The author argues for less government interference among the wealthy and the poor, and for an end to welfare programs.
B. The author argues for parents to do less for their children so young Americans can learn the power of hard work and overcoming challenges.
C. The author argues for greater recognition for hard-working individuals and fewer awards for failing individuals.
D. The author argues for an end to the fairness mindset because it hinders hard work and leads to an unhealthy sense of entitlement.

Read the excerpt from rena's promise: two sisters in auschwitz. “i have a favor to ask of you, andrzej . . this is very difficult for me, but i must ask. it is no longer safe in tylicz for rena. her mother and i are worried for her safety every day.” “i heard what happened last night, mr. kornreich. i understand your concern.” “i have no money to pay you for this favor.” “sir, i would not take any money from you. she is my friend since childhood. i will do whatever you ask to your daughter.” “ you.” papa paused, stroking his chin where his beard should have been. “you seem like a man of your word. if you would bring rena across the border to slovakia, her mother and i might find sleep at night.” which best summarizes the excerpt? although he does not trust andrzej, rena’s father fears for his daughter’s life and finally agrees to leave her with him. slovakia is the only safe place for the jews of europe, and andrzej has agreed to take rena there. rena’s father asks andrzej to take her to safety in slovakia, and he agrees to do so. after much deliberation, rena’s father pays a polish man to take her safely across the border to slovakia. mark this and return