The novel opens with Randy Pausch attempting to explain why he even agreed to give a "last lecture" in the first place. His beloved wife Jai, whom he has always regarded as his biggest "cheerleader," was initially opposed. Why, with so little time left, would he decide to devote so much of it to an academic pursuit rather than to his beloved wife and children?
Pausch explains that it was not despite his children, but rather forthem that he has agreed to give to this lecture. He is dying. His eldest child Dylan is only five years old. He will grow up with very few memories of his father. His two year old son Logan and one year old daughter Chloe will have no memories of him at all. Pausch hopes that this lecture, which will be recorded on video tape for posterity, will one day give his children some idea of who their father was and what he stood for. Long after he's gone, this lecture will remain. “An injured lion,” he says, “still wants to roar.” Having won over his wife, Pausch dedicates himself to crafting his last lecture.
Question:
Head coverings were probably the first forms of apparel put on by early humans, probably for protection from rain and sun. Hats for men have been considered proper fashion for centuries, but the popularity of hats, aside from baseball caps, declined in the second half of the 20th century. Now, in the early 21st century, the fashionable men's hat is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Led by styles such as the fedora and the panama, men are again choosing to add a "lid" to a stylish outfit when dressing up is required. Men are again finding that the hat is an accessory capable of expressing individuality and taste.
What is the best summary of this passage?
A. After a decline, hats are seeing a resurgence in popularity as part of a fashionable outfit.
B. After being popular for centuries, hats declined in popularity in the last half of the 20th Century.
C. Early humans first used hats to protect themselves from rain and sun, and hat popularity is growing.
D. Hat styles such as the fedora, the panama, and the baseball cap are popular.
Answer:
The best summary for the passage is option A) After a decline, hats are seeing a resurgence in popularity as part of a fashionable outfit.
Explanation:
The reason for that choice is because it hits on the two central points of the paragraph which are:
- Initially, head covering were essential due to their functionlity which is protecting the head from sun and rain. But then there was a decline in this practice in the second half of the 20th century
- Now the practice is becoming fashionable again
All the other options focus on one side of the story.
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