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Answer:
C. Jackie's journey to the Olympics began early in her life.
Explanation:
In the given passage, the narrator provides details or narration on the life of Jackie Joyner-Kersee. The transition from each paragraph provides the chronological details of the athlete's life.
Paragraph 2 is about the child Jackie and the start of her dream to compete in the Olympics. So, the best start to the paragraph will be to state how her journey began. The statement <em>"Jackie's journey to the Olympics began early in her life" </em>is the best start for the second paragraph.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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Answer:

Douglass advocated equal justice and rights, as well as citizenship, for blacks. He begins his speech by modestly apologizing for being nervous in front of the crowd and recognizes that he has come a long way since his escape from slavery.