Word Choice and Evidence in Wheels of Change, Part 3
Question 10 • 25-26 TX-Literary Genres
Read the excerpt from “Mrs. Burrows and Her Bicycle,” an article referenced in Chapter 2 of Wheels of Change.Mrs. Burrow’s friends threaten to carry the question before the next conference. The Young Women’s Christian Association has established a wheel club in open defiance of those who disapprove of bicycles.
Answer
A
The association supports Mrs. Burrows’s decision to purchase and ride her bicycle.
B
The association believes that the health benefits Mrs. Burrows will experience from riding a bicycle outweigh the risks.
C
The association supports the church’s attempt to prevent Mrs. Burrows from riding a bicycle.
D
The association believes Mrs. Burrows should only be allowed to ride her bicycle in certain circumstances.
Explanation
The Young Women’s Christian Association has formed a bicycle club despite opposition to bicycles. Its action shows support for women riding bicycles, so it is the choice that best matches support for Mrs. Burrows’s decision to ride. The excerpt does not mention health benefits or restrictions on when she may ride.
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