What Is Wrong with Treating Oprah Winfrey as the Ultimate

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with treating Oprah Winfrey as the ultimate symbol of the American Dream?

• A) She was born into a fairly wealthy family.
• B) She represents the exception rather than the rule.
• C) She has recently lost most of her resources and isn't particularly well off.
• D) Many other people have achieved greater success after starting with less.
• E) Her family might not have had much money but did have social connections that helped her with her career.

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