Question

Use the passage"Engaged to a Nun" by Herbert A. Giles and the excerpt from the passage to answer the question.

How does this section help readers understand the historical context of the story?

(1 point)
Responses

The section demonstrates the importance of family ties during the time the story takes place.
The section demonstrates the importance of family ties during the time the story takes place.

The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.
The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.

The section illustrates how to behave when visiting a grandparent’s town.
The section illustrates how to behave when visiting a grandparent’s town.

The section shows how normal it was for young people to go against their family’s wishes.

Answer 1

The correct response would be:

The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.

This choice helps readers understand the historical context by highlighting the significant role that nuns played in society, which can give insight into the cultural and social dynamics of the period in which the story is set.