Question

Read this quotation from “A Grandparent’s Notebook”

To the contrary, grandparents can influence a young mind toward reason and compassion. (“Part One We Learn From Each Other”, Paragraph 2)

Which quotation from “Mary Queen of Scots…”best expresses a similar idea?
A.Mary wrote that she has 'been advised of my sentence: I am to be executed like a criminal at eight in the morning.' (Paragraph 2)
B.The study of letterlocking supplies us with rich information about the concern historical figures had with communication security. (Paragraph 13)
C.The researchers said the process of exploring letter locking is challenging because the letter packets are 'designed to be broken' only by their recipients. (Paragraph 8)
D.Historians say that writing the letter was Mary’s last act before her execution. (Paragraph 7)

Answer 1

The quotation from “Mary Queen of Scots…” that best expresses a similar idea to the influence of grandparents on a young mind toward reason and compassion is:

B. The study of letterlocking supplies us with rich information about the concern historical figures had with communication security. (Paragraph 13)

This option reflects the idea that understanding and learning from past actions, such as the security of communication, can influence and inform current and future behavior, analogous to how grandparents can influence young minds.