“Lift Off” by Donovan Livingston Education is no equalizer —
Rather, it is the sleep that precedes the American Dream.
So, wake up — wake up! Lift your voices
Until you’ve patched every hole in a child’s broken sky.
Wake up every child so they know of their celestial potential.
I’ve been a Black hole in the classroom for far too long;
Absorbing everything, without allowing my light to escape.
But those days are done. I belong among the stars.
And so, do you. And so, do they.
Together, we can inspire galaxies of greatness
For generations to come.
No, sky is not the limit. It is only the beginning.
Lift off.

32. When Livingston says, “Injustice is telling them education is the key while you continue to change the locks,” is informing his audience that ___.
a. It is unfair to provide students with an education that does not adequately prepare them.
b. The locks on the doors to schools are constantly being changed.
c. Having an education will open doors.
d. It is unfair to keep changing the values in society making it more difficult for students to achieve success.
33. The purpose of this speech is to ___.
a. inspire the audience to strive for excellence at the highest levels.
b. highlight all the trials and tribulations encountered when studying.
c. discuss how difficult students are in the classroom.
d. convince the audience that they need an education.
34. After reading the excerpt, what mood is Mr. Livingston trying to invoke?
a. Aggression b. Depression c. Desperation d. Inspiration