Question 5
10 Points
(1) Al Smith, the Democratic candidate for President in 1928, was known for his ready wit and quick comebacks. (2) Once he was
heckled while making a campaign speech. (3) "Tell 'em everything you know, Al," yelled the heckler. (4) "It won't take very long."
(5) Al Smith answered with a grin, "I'll tell em everything we both know-it won't take any longer."
The primary purpose of this passage is to
A) a. inform students about a humorous aspect of a historical figure.
b. persuade people to support the Democrats.
c. both of the above.