Read the following passage: The year is 2186. In an effort to eliminate discrimination
and competition, humans have been genetically
engineered to begin life as clones. The single global
government provides the same education and health care
to all citizens. Every home is exactly the same, everyone
receives the same salary, and every family is the same
size. Outliers are "removed" from society in order to ensure
uniformity.
How would the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of
despair?
A. Scientists find that they can alter the genetics of clones to make
them more compliant.
O B. The narrator finds that a pocket of outliers are living secretly
outside the detection of government.
O C. The government decides to cut everyone's wages to a lower but
equal amount
D. A character who attempts to enlighten others as to society's
problems is "removed by the government.