What did the writer most dread when he was giving class? A: A large number of students being absent. B: Students being easily distracted. C: A glazed look of disengagement coming over students’ faces. D: Students behaving in a ridiculous or disruptive manner.

According to the last two paragraphs, America's young seem to______. A: know the duty of being a citizen in a democratic society B: have historical ignorance and the civic disengagement C: understand the independence of a nation's democracy D: become well-informed of Thomas Jefferson's statement