Read this excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897. "My father," I replied, "prefers boys; he wishes I was one, and I intend to be as near like one as possible. I am going to ride on horseback and study Greek. Will you give me a Greek lesson now, doctor? I want to begin at once." Which best describes expectations for boys during Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s lifetime?
Answer
A
Boys were expected to do well in school, and girls were expected to ride horses.
B
Boys were expected to be physically active and did not attend school.
C
Boys were expected to be physically active and do well in school.
D
Boys were expected to do well in school and not to be physically active.
Explanation
The excerpt connects being like a boy with riding horseback, a physical activity, and studying Greek, an academic pursuit. Together, these suggest boys were expected to be physically active and do well in school. Choice C best describes both expectations.
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