In our New Earth Society, health is the top priority. In order to be accepted into society, one must demonstrate freedom from infection. The superbugs that have developed could potentially wipe out humanity from the face of the Earth. Our scientists work feverishly to find antidotes. Anyone exhibiting signs of illness is
immediately quarantined. There is no place among us for the weak or sick.

Which detail from the passage best suggests that the story's setting is a
dystopia?

A. The superbugs ... could potentially wipe out humanity
B. There is no place among us for the weak or sick.
C. Our scientists work feverishly to find antidotes,
D. New Earth Society

Read this excerpt from loom and spindle. one of the first strikes of cotton-factory operatives that ever took place in this country was that in lowell, in october, 1836. when it was announced that the wages were to be cut down, great indignation was felt, and it was decided to strike, en masse. this was done. the mills were shut down, and the girls went in procession from their several corporations to the "grove" on chapel hill, and listened to "incendiary" speeches from early labor reformers. what can be inferred about the time period of the excerpt? check all that apply. a. factory workers felt frustrated by the lowering of their wages. b. workers were willing to show their displeasure through strikes. c. early efforts at strikes became chaotic and violent. d. the lowell girls were forbidden to voice objections. e. the lowell strike was followed by other labor strikes.