Question

And Mayor Hanson, whose draconian measures may have helped keep Seattle’s death rate to a third that of Philadelphia’s? He was criticized for crippling business. He left for California, resigning before his two-year term was completed.

–Seattle Times, 2004

What is the main idea of this passage?

⬜The public criticized the mayor for not doing more to save Seattle citizens.
⬜The public thought the mayor could have done more, but they did not assign blame.
⬜The mayor might have saved lives, but the public thought his actions were too severe.
⬜The mayor was praised for taking strong steps to stop the spread of the disease.

Answer 1

Answer:

d) The mayor was praised for taking strong steps to stop the spread of the disease.

Answer 2

And Mayor Hanson, whose draconian measures may have helped keep Seattle’s death rate to a third that of Philadelphia’s? He was criticized for crippling business. He left for California, resigning before his two-year term was completed.

–Seattle Times, 2004

What is the main idea of this passage?

⬜The mayor was praised for taking strong steps to stop the spread of the disease