Shawna (who is Mexican American) has recently been bussed into a school with predominantly white, middle-class students. Based on information from your text, why is she likely to have difficulty?
a. She is less intelligent than her classmates.
b. Her classmates are prejudiced against her.
c. The classroom of her new school isn't exactly cooperative.
d. Her teacher will make a negative example of her.
Answer: C
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