The Land of Enchantment is a 1906 travel book by Lilian Whiting. In the book, which describes the experience of traveling through the southwestern United States by train, Whiting reflects on the escape from everyday life that such a journey provides: ______

Question

Which quotation from The Land of Enchantment most effectively illustrates the claim?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) “The social and the picturesque charm of the long journey is singularly enhanced by the leisurely stops made for refreshment.”
A
“The social and the picturesque charm of the long journey is singularly enhanced by the leisurely stops made for refreshment.”
(Choice B) “One experiences a certain sense of detachment from ordinary day and daylight duties that is exhilarating.”
B
“One experiences a certain sense of detachment from ordinary day and daylight duties that is exhilarating.”
(Choice C) “The real journey begins, of course, at Chicago, and as these trains leave in the evening the traveller fares forth in the seclusion of his berth.”
C
“The real journey begins, of course, at Chicago, and as these trains leave in the evening the traveller fares forth in the seclusion of his berth.”
(Choice D) “The opportunities and advantages already offered and constantly increasing are greater than would at first be considered possible.”
D
“The opportunities and advantages already offered and constantly increasing are greater than would at first be considered possible.”

Answer 1

The quotation that most effectively illustrates the claim about the escape from everyday life while traveling in the southwestern United States is:

(Choice B) “One experiences a certain sense of detachment from ordinary day and daylight duties that is exhilarating.”

This quote emphasizes the feeling of liberation and emotional relief that comes from stepping away from the routine of daily life, which aligns directly with the theme of escape in the journey described in the book.