The Roaring Twenties, Modernism, and Postwar Outlooks — Test
Question 15 • TPS EdX English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from The Little Foxes . REGINA: ( to BEN, triumphantly ) Exactly. ( To HORACE) So I did a little bargaining for you and convinced my brothers they weren’t the only Hubbards who had a business sense. HORACE: Did you have to convince them of that? How little people know about each other! ( Laughs ) But you’ll know better about Regina next time, eh, Ben? (BEN, REGINA, HORACE laugh together. OSCAR’S face is angry ) Now let’s see. We’re getting a bigger share. ( Looking at OSCAR) Who’s getting less? Which of the following themes does this reinforce?
Answer
A
Women artists frequently face difficult paths when pursuing careers.
B
Women are often pressured to conform to roles set by society.
C
Women are commonly underestimated by those within society.
D
Women suffer injustices and abuses in male-dominated societies.
Explanation
Regina has successfully bargained for a larger share of the business deal, showing that she has sharp business judgment. Horace’s remark that people know little about one another points to the brothers’ failure to recognize Regina’s abilities. This reinforces the theme that women are commonly underestimated by those around them.
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