What two social issues were illustrated in the story? To reveal these, read the paragraphs from the
story then arrange the jumbled letters. Base your answer on the context of the story. Write your
answer in the third column.
"I wanted a pair of blue suede
shoes," said the boy.
POVERTY
TO Y EVPR
"Um-hum! And your face
is dirty. I got a great mind to
wash your face for you.
Ain't you got nobody home to
tell you to wash your face?"
ALPERNTA
E GLT NEC
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