Question 4 of 25 • Initial Credit- Common Core English 11 1.0
Read the excerpt from the interview with E.Y. (Yip) Harburg.When I lost my possessions, I found my creativity. I felt I was being born for the first time. So for me the world became beautiful.With the Crash, I realized that the greatest fantasy of all was business. The only realistic way of making a living was versifying. Living off your imagination.Based on the excerpt, which best describes Harburg’s view of the Great Depression?
Answer
A
He has no interest in financial success for himself.
B
He values artistic success over financial success for himself.
C
He believes most people benefited from losing their financial stability.
D
He regrets the fact that he gave away his money to benefit his art.