4.6 Organization and Historical Context in Wheels of Change, Part 6
Question 1 • 25-26 CA-English Language Arts 9 A
The group of five bicyclists who journeyed to Washington, D.C. challenged other young women to try to beat their time. What does this challenge suggest? Choose three correct answers.They hoped to spread the love of bicycling to others.They were proud of their accomplishment.They expected the trip to become more dangerous.They viewed bicycling as an empowering experience.They considered bicycling a women-only activity.They hoped to spark improvements in bike technology.
Answer
A
They hoped to spread the love of bicycling to others.
B
They were proud of their accomplishment.
C
They expected the trip to become more dangerous.
D
They viewed bicycling as an empowering experience.
E
They considered bicycling a women-only activity.
F
They hoped to spark improvements in bike technology.
Explanation
By challenging other young women to beat their time, the bicyclists invited others to take up the sport, showing they hoped to spread their enthusiasm for bicycling. The challenge also suggests they were proud of what they had achieved. Encouraging young women to attempt the journey reflects the idea that bicycling could be empowering; it does not suggest they thought it was only for women or that they expected more danger.
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