Questions: What paradox of social injustice is presented in these lines from Countee Cullen's "From the Dark Tower"? We shall not always plant while others reap The golden increment of bursting fruit, Not always countenance, abject and mute That lesser men should hold their brothers cheap;

The answer is B: Those who today enjoy power and prosperity may one day become subordinate to those they deem inferior.

Explanation for each option:

A. The hearing and speaking impaired are routinely victimized by others in American society.

• This option is incorrect because the poem does not specifically address the hearing and speaking impaired. The lines focus on broader themes of social injustice and inequality rather than specific disabilities.

B. Those who today enjoy power and prosperity may one day become subordinate to those they deem inferior.

• This option is correct. The lines suggest a reversal of roles, where those who currently benefit from the labor and suffering of others may eventually find themselves in a less powerful position. This reflects the paradox of social injustice, where the current social order is not permanent.

C. The natural system of justice is unbiased, and all people are given equal opportunity to grow and flourish.

• This option is incorrect. The poem highlights the lack of justice and equality, emphasizing the disparity between those who labor and those who reap the benefits. It does not suggest that justice is unbiased or that everyone has equal opportunities.

D. Those who enforce racial segregation are typically isolated groups in society.

• This option is incorrect because the poem does not specifically address the enforcers of racial segregation as isolated groups. Instead, it speaks to the broader systemic issues of inequality and exploitation.