Then Maude turned to Carr, with a very professional air, as she turned back the ruffles from her wrists. "I am going to set your leg," she said, "and I'm thinking what I can get for splints. I hope Lizzie will send a good, new sheet for bandages. Now, Sandy boy, put your mattress here, and you must take Mr. Carr by the shoulders and help him on to it while I hold his poor leg so it won't hurt more than can be helped. Good thing we are strong, Sandy!"

Question

—“A Century Ride,”
Grace E. Denison

Which details from the passage suggest that Maude sees herself as independent and capable? Check all that apply.

“very professional air”
“turned back the ruffles from her wrists”
“I hope Lizzie will send a good, new sheet for bandages.”
“Now, Sandy boy, put your mattress here"
“Good thing we are strong, Sandy!”

Answer 1

The details from the passage that suggest Maude sees herself as independent and capable are:

1. “very professional air” - This indicates that Maude is approaching the situation with confidence and a serious demeanor, suggesting she is capable and self-assured.

2. “turned back the ruffles from her wrists” - This action suggests that she is preparing herself to take action and indicates a readiness to engage in the task at hand, portraying her as someone who is capable of handling the situation.

3. “I hope Lizzie will send a good, new sheet for bandages.” - This shows that she is taking initiative and thinking ahead about how to treat Mr. Carr’s injury, further emphasizing her independence in managing the situation.

The other two options, “Now, Sandy boy, put your mattress here" and “Good thing we are strong, Sandy!”, involve collaboration with Sandy and suggest teamwork rather than her independent capability.