Question 1: 6. What is the main idea of this passage?

• Persistence and courage are global ideas.
• Siv covered a large area during his life.
• Siv persevered to escape from Cambodia.
• Siv overcame numerous challenges to come to America and help others. (Correct answer)
• Siv persevered to become an American citizen.

Correct answer: Siv overcame numerous challenges to come to America and help others.

This option provides the most comprehensive summary of Siv's journey and purpose, encompassing both his personal struggles and his subsequent altruistic actions. It highlights his perseverance in overcoming challenges to reach America and his dedication to helping others, thereby capturing the full scope of his story as the main idea of the passage.