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Read the excerpt from Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change . Annie Londonderry wasn't the only one who pushed the limits of time and distance on her two-wheeler. In the late 1890s, several women took the concept of riding a century—100 miles—to the extreme by peeling off two, three, four, or more centuries in a row. Perhaps the greatest female century rider performed outside the spotlight. Dora Rinehart’s exploits hardly ever were reported beyond the western United States, where the Colorado native earned the title “America’s Greatest Cyclienne.” Rinehart took up the bicycle to regain her strength after suffering scarlet fever. She started with short rides, but quickly built up her endurance. In 1896 alone, she pedaled 17,196 miles, more than any other woman in the United States. That included stretches of 10 days in July and 20 days from October 31 through November 19 when she rode a century every day. Which statement from the excerpt is subjective?

In Amaterasu, how do Susanowo’s actions affect the advancement of the plot?

Which event in Amaterasu does the author include to create suspense?

Read the excerpt from Chapter 3 of Wheels of Change . But the bicycle craze had a more lasting impact on women’s clothing than just the use of bloomers. Thanks in large part to cycling, the innovation of rational dress reformers were starting to take effect by the end of the 1890s. Corsets were on their way out, dresses were getting shorter, and women no longer wore the heavy, bulky undergarments that gave them round, unnatural shapes. These changes went a long way toward unburdening women and setting the stage for them to be healthier and more active in the coming century. Based on the excerpt, women in the 1890s became more independent and their lives improved as a result of

Look at the image and read the caption. Open image in full-screen view Caption: This is an image of a woman wearing a crinoline in the 1850s created by cartoonist George Cruikshank. How does this image help the reader to better understand Chapter 3 of Wheels of Change ?

Which statement best explains how the author uses faulty reasoning to serve a purpose?

Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.” Dwaina tore into the house that night after school and found her mother, Gail. As usual, she was in the kitchen. "Mama," Dwaina said. "I need you to help me fix some stuff to take down to that shelter we call at school. Let's make up as much as we can. Sandwiches and chicken. Let's get everyone to do it. C’mon." In this excerpt, Dwaina’s words and actions reveal that she is

Which best describes the purpose of Chapter 1 of Wheels of Change ?