Read the rough-draft summary of Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change.1 Bicycle racing became popular almost as soon as the first bicycle was introduced in 1878. 2 Although most racers were males, many females soon entered this growing sport. 3 It was not long before races began to occur throughout the United States, attracting large crowds of fans who applauded the competitive efforts of these female athletes. 4 However, despite their determination and successes, not everyone in the community was supportive of women racers. 5 Some believed that women’s place in cycling was “not on the public race path,” and many tried to make it difficult for women to compete. 6 Ultimately, these attempts were too late and largely unsuccessful, and women racers continued to make their mark in the cycling world.
Read the passage from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps. She had the grace of control to appear warm in the coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around, cooling her. She was thin without the taut look of wiry people, and her printed voile dresses and flowered hats were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer. She was our side's answer to the richest white woman in town.
Ward supports women riding bicycles.Ward does not believe women should ride bicycles.Ward does not have an opinion on women riding bicycles.Ward favors women riding bicycles, with limitations.
Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows Odysseus demonstrating the epic hero traits of strength and leadership?
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.He saw the townlandsand learned the minds of many distant men,and weathered many bitter nights and daysin his deep heart at sea, while he fought onlyto save his life, to bring his shipmates home. But not by will nor valor could he save them,for their own recklessness destroyed them all—children and fools, they killed and feasted onthe cattle of Lord Helios, the Sun,and he who moves all day through heaven took from their eyes the dawn of their return.Of these adventures, Muse, daughter of Zeus,tell us in our time, lift the great song again.
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