Question

Read the excerpt from “Mrs. Burrows and Her Bicycle,” an article referenced in Chapter 2 of Wheels of Change.

Mrs. Burrow’s friends threaten to carry the question before the next conference. The Young Women’s Christian Association has established a wheel club in open defiance of those who disapprove of bicycles.

Which best describes the Young Women’s Christian Association’s view based on its actions?

The association supports Mrs. Burrows’s decision to purchase and ride her bicycle.
The association believes that the health benefits Mrs. Burrows will experience from riding a bicycle outweigh the risks.
The association supports the church’s attempt to prevent Mrs. Burrows from riding a bicycle.
The association believes Mrs. Burrows should only be allowed to ride her bicycle in certain circumstances.

Answer 1

The association supports Mrs. Burrows’s decision to purchase and ride her bicycle. The phrase “established a wheel club in open defiance” shows they back bicycling and oppose those who disapprove.