Structure and Style in The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects — Quiz
Question 15 • English Language Arts 12
Read the excerpt from Suffragists' "Great Demand" Banner. Expand Image American suffrage banner The Smithsonian’s Great Demand banner, as it came to be called, declares in bold words and style the determination of the women who made and carried it. Their campaign on behalf of women sought to move America one step closer to fulfilling the nation’s long-deferred promise of equality under the law. Now read the excerpt from A History of the World in 100 Objects. Expand Image British suffragette penny As a campaigning strategy it was a stroke of genius. The artist Felicity Powell has a special interest in subversive medals: The idea is incredibly clever, because it uses the potential that coinage has, a bit like the internet today, to be widely circulated. Which statement best describes a difference between the two objects?
Answer
A
The banner and coins were both peaceful attempts at communicating an important political message to concerned citizens.
B
The coin was used to boldly communicate a message of inequality with British citizens, while the banner was used as a more subtle means of protest.
C
The coin came into contact with a large number of people over time, while the banner was seen by people at the location where it was used.
D
Both the coins and the banner were a surprising way to spread the message of inequality, and both were used in America and Great Britain.
Explanation
The excerpt explains that the suffragette coin could circulate widely, allowing its message to reach many people over time. The banner, by contrast, was carried and displayed at a particular location, so it was seen by people there. Choice A describes this difference. The banner was not a subtle protest: the excerpt says it declared the women’s determination in bold words and style.
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