Word Choice and Evidence in Wheels of Change, Part 3 — Quiz
Question 6 • CP English Language 1
Read the excerpt from Chapter 2 of Wheels of Change . Ellen B. Parkhurst, wife of another New York minister, celebrated the advantages of bicycle riding in Washington's Evening Times . "Of course I do not believe that bicycling is immoral," she said. "A girl who rides a wheel is lifted out of herself and her surroundings. She is made to breathe purer air, see fresher and more beautiful scenes, and get an amount of exercise she would not otherwise get. All this is highly beneficial." Which sentence best summarizes Parkhurst’s viewpoint in this excerpt?
Answer
A
She is amused at the idea of women bicycling.
B
She is outraged at the idea of women bicycling.
C
She is supportive of the idea of women bicycling.
D
She is shocked at the idea of women bicycling.
Explanation
Parkhurst says bicycling helps girls breathe purer air, enjoy beautiful scenery, and get exercise. She describes these benefits positively and says she does not believe bicycling is immoral, so she is supportive of women bicycling. The correct choice is “She is supportive of the idea of women bicycling.”
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