Question

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

They’re celebrated in songs and movies, with young people eager to acquire the symbol of adulthood, freedom, and overall coolness.
What does the author mean about a car and the symbol of adulthood?

A.
Teens now think of 20-something as the age for owning a car.

B.
Teens can become adults faster if they learn how to drive.

C.
In the past owning and driving a car equated with being an adult.

D.
People think that you are a responsible adult if you drive a car.

Answer 1

C

The sentence says cars are seen as a symbol of adulthood and freedom — i.e., owning/driving a car has traditionally been equated with being an adult.