Question
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?
Boys were expected to do well in school and not to be physically active.
Boys were expected to be physically active and did not attend school.
Boys were expected to do well in school, and girls were expected to ride horses.
Boys were expected to be physically active and do well in school.
"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?
Boys were expected to do well in school and not to be physically active.
Boys were expected to be physically active and did not attend school.
Boys were expected to do well in school, and girls were expected to ride horses.
Boys were expected to be physically active and do well in school.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The option that best describes expectations for boys during Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s lifetime is:
**Boys were expected to be physically active and do well in school.**
This aligns with the societal norms of the time, which typically encouraged boys to engage in physical activities and pursue academic success.
**Boys were expected to be physically active and do well in school.**
This aligns with the societal norms of the time, which typically encouraged boys to engage in physical activities and pursue academic success.