Question

Read the excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897.

So I decided to study Greek and learn to manage a horse. Having formed this conclusion I fell asleep. My resolutions, unlike many such made at night, did not vanish with the coming light. I arose early and hastened to put them into execution. They were resolutions never to be forgotten—destined to mold my character anew.

Which question would best help the reader understand Stanton’s viewpoint in this excerpt?

What kind of work will Stanton be able to do with her new skills?
How long will it take Stanton to achieve a strong knowledge of Greek?
How does Stanton believe that achieving her goals will affect her life?
When should Stanton work toward her goal to gain her father’s love?

Answer 1

Explanation:

So I decided to study Greek and learn to manage a

horse. Having formed this conclusion I fell asleep.

My resolutions, unlike many such made at night, did

not vanish with the coming light. I arose early and

hastened to put them into execution. They were

resolutions never to be forgotten—destined to mold

my character anew.