Mother Jones asked various newspaper publishers about why they didn't write about child labor in Pennsylvania. The publishers told her they couldn't, since owners of the mills also owned stock in their newspapers. "Well, I've got stock in these little children," she said, "and I'll arrange a little publicity."

Question

Which word describes Mother Jones' tone towards the newspaper publishers?

a. enthusiasm - this one?
b. caution
c. outrage
d. fear

Answer 1

I don't think so!!

Answer 2

Yes, c.

Answer 3

I would say C. Outrage. Mother Jones was outraged that the owners wouldn't say anything about child labor because the mill owners controlled stock in their newspaper. Therefore, she decided to act on her outrage to get them a little publicity.

Being enthusiastic would have meant that Mother Jones said something like "Thank you so much for telling me all about the child labor in the mills! I'm ecstatic that you talked to me!"

Since she did not say this, I would go with outrage. Hope this helped!