Question

which argument best captures how page redefines the image of the flapper within 1920s American culture 1 flappers rejected morality and responsibility in favor of pleasure 2 flappers represented moral decline caused primarily by world war 1 3 flappers embodied a thoughtful, self aware response to rapid social change 4 flappers were largely misunderstood but unwilling to engage older generations. which excerpt best supports the answer to part a 1 i adore to dance i spend a large amount of time in automobiles 2 attainment of flapperhood is a big and serious undertaking 3 i wear bobbed hair , the badge of flapperhood 4 youth has many disillusionments.

Answer 1

Answer to part A: 3 — flappers embodied a thoughtful, self-aware response to rapid social change.

Answer to part B: 2 — "attainment of flapperhood is a big and serious undertaking."

Brief justification: Option 3 fits because Page reframes the flapper as deliberate and reflective rather than merely reckless or decadent. Excerpt 2 explicitly treats becoming a flapper as a serious, considered choice, supporting that redefinition.