Reflecting on World War I

Question 1

Which of the following statements from Glaspell’s newspaper articles are opinions? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“The assault was probably committed by burglars.”; “Though past 50 years of age, she is tall and powerful and looks like she would be dangerous if aroused to a point of hatred.”; “The awful crime of which Mrs. Hossack stands accused is still fresh in the minds of every newspaper reader in Iowa.”

Question 2

How does this fact support the feminist ideas in the play?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It supports the idea that women’s perspectives were not taken seriously.

Question 3

In Midnight Assassin, Patricia Bryan and Thomas Wolf write, “Hossack and his wife, Margaret, had nine children, including five, ranging in age from thirteen to twenty-six, who were in the house at the time of the assault.” Is this a fact or an opinion? How can you tell?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is a fact, because the ages and locations of the Hossack children can be verified by primary source documents or eyewitness accounts from the time of the murder.

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