In “Frontier Boy,” which claim about Lincoln does the author make?

Lincoln used his physical appearance to gain popularity.

Lincoln achieved more in his life than his parents.

Lincoln understood the importance of educating others.

“Abe’s stepmother encouraged him to learn all he could.”

“Over the next few years, he held several jobs—clearing land, splitting logs for fence rails, running a ferry.”

“In fact, Thomas could hardly sign his name, while Nancy signed with an X.”

“In 1830, the Lincoln family moved west again, this time to Illinois.”

“Still, he got 277 of the 300 votes in his town, and that encouraged him to run again.”

“Abraham Lincoln’s rise to the national political stage and the presidency did not come easily.”

“An eager student, Abe often walked several miles to borrow books.”

“He enjoyed listening to his father and other adults talk late into the night . . .”

“His campaign was severely delayed, though, when he volunteered for the state militia . . .”

to explain to the reader how Lincoln was educated

to persuade the reader that Lincoln was a great leader

to entertain the reader with stories of Lincoln’s childhood

to inform the reader about Lincoln’s life before the presidency

Lincoln’s simple education

Lincoln’s humble personality

Lincoln’s reluctance to write the piece

Lincoln’s fear of disappointing a friend