Question 4 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]
Read this excerpt from “1859 Autobiographical Statement for the Chester County Times.”Then came the Black-Hawk war; and I was elected a Captain of Volunteers—a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since. I went the campaign, was elated, ran for the Legislature the same year (1832) and was beaten—the only time I have been beaten by the people. The next, and three succeeding biennial elections, I was elected to the Legislature.
Answer
A
had a much higher opinion of himself than others did.
B
was anxious to avoid positions of power and recognition.
C
felt comfortable accepting roles of authority and leadership.
D
did whatever he could to please the people around him.
Explanation
He describes being elected Captain of Volunteers as a success that gave him great pleasure, then says he ran for the Legislature and was elected in several later elections. These examples show that he accepted and valued roles involving authority and leadership. The best choice is “felt comfortable accepting roles of authority and leadership.”
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