(Act II, Scene 4) At the beginning of the scene, there is an interaction between the citizens on the street. This interaction has occurred before in the play. What is the
author's point of view about the culture being shown by this event?
The author's point of view is that this society is close because the Russian government has
herded them into a small neighborhood.
The author's point of view is that this society is not close because people randomly Interact
with strangers rather than build relationships.
The author's point of view is that this society is close because everyone lives in a city where
room is at a premium.
The author's point of view is that this society is close because everyone knows everyone
else's business, and sometimes, gossip is untrue.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?