Question

Reread paragraph 22 in the selection. What does Katherine’s speech reveal about her motivations for leaving the meeting?
A. She is upset because the other women want her to leave the meeting.
B. She is frustrated by the other women’s disinterest in taking bold action.
C. She is alarmed by the other women’s proposals to go to the capital.
D. She is annoyed that the mayor’s office has not responded to the women.

KATHERINE: I think you are missing the big picture. We need to do something bold that will lead to change for all women. But I can see that I am alone in my feelings. I will leave you to your planning. Good afternoon.

Answer 1

B. Katherine says she wants to do "something bold" but realizes she's "alone in [her] feelings," so she leaves out of frustration at the group's unwillingness to take bold action.