Question

What is the most logical order in which to arrange these paragraphs?
1.
In his first starring role in No Way Out, Poitier gained critical acclaim for playing a young doctor faced with racial issues. While his initial success led to future roles, none seemed as important or as interesting as his role in No Way Out. A "color barrier" seemed to exist in Hollywood that prevented Poitier from choosing among a variety of roles. For the next seven years, Poitier searched for significant roles that would allow him to tackle some of the major social issues of the 1950s and 60s.

2.
Five years late

Answer 1

, Poitier appeared in Lilies of the Field and became the first African American actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor. Future roles in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? and To Sir, with Love continued to raise issues of race and break down the walls that society had built between blacks and whites.

3.
In 1958, Poitier found the perfect role in The Defiant Ones. The movie was about a growing friendship between two convicts—one white and one African American. After overcoming many obstacles together, the men discover fellowship and respect. This role earned Poitier his first Academy Award nomination.

4.
Sidney Poitier was the first African American actor to gain popularity with American audiences of all races. His broad range of acting ability and impressive screen presence brought him a level of fame that had never before been attained by an African American actor. In 1967, he starred in the top three box-office hits of the year and was recognized as the biggest box-office star in America.

Answer 2

1, 3, 2, 4



1, 4, 2, 3



4, 1, 3, 2



4, 3, 1, 2

Answer 3

@paki

Answer 4

C