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The following question refers to “An Interview with Dave Eggers”:
What is the purpose of the introductory paragraphs in “An Interview with Dave Eggers”?

A. to present a balanced selection of opinions about Dave Eggers

B. to tell who Dave Eggers is and why readers might be interested in him

C. to tell why Dave Eggers likes writing

D. to explain that what follows is non-required reading