2
Lisa smiled as she hurried along the busy halls. They had visitors again today. Scarcely a day passed when another group, often from other states and even from other countries, did not arrive. Many articles had been written about Hull House and about Jane Addams. She was famous for the work she'd done in Lisa's neighborhood, and others wanted to start similar programs.
3
Lisa was extremely grateful for Hull House. Indeed, all of the Fabrizi family had profited from its presence in their neighborhood. Six years ago Lisa and her younger sister Allegra had been employed at a nearby factory, where they had worked from 7:30 each morning until 6:00 each evening, with only a half-hour break for lunch. The long hours in the stale, dark environment had been almost more than Lisa could endure, especially after Allegra came to work there at the age of nine. Lisa, who was only ten, had been very protective of her small, fragile sister. Nevertheless, the two of them felt equally afraid. Facing each dreary, unending day was like preparing for a battle they had no chance of winning.
4
Today, their lives were completely different. Thanks to Miss Addams and others like her, the new Illinois child labor law had been passed in 1903. The law prohibited children under fourteen from working. It also prevented youngsters from working more than eight hours a day before they were sixteen. The compulsory education law required children to attend school. That year marked the first time that any of the Fabrizi children had ever been in school.
5
Since Hull House offered child care, Lisa's mother was able to leave the younger children there while she worked at a nearby laundry during the day. Lisa's father came here several evenings a week to take English lessons so that he could find a better job. Soon both of her parents would be taking a citizenship class. Lisa's brothers, who were still in school, participated in the boys' club activities at Hull House, and Allegra took art lessons. Lisa had learned to type here, and she was anxious to tell Miss Addams that she had a job in a real office and would begin work on Monday.
6
She paused at the top of the stairs and surveyed the scene once more. Even though Miss Addams's health was not good, she worked tirelessly for her settlement house. Sometimes she was gone for weeks at a time, giving lectures and telling others about their work here. Lisa was certain, however, that she was in town this week.
7
Miss Addams lived at Hull House, along with her friend Miss Starr, who had helped to start it. A number of others resided there, too, and they gave lessons and lectures and provided a number of services for the hundreds who visited Hull House every week. They helped people in the neighborhood find jobs, work to improve housing, and build a sense of belonging. Lisa still found it astonishing that a woman like Miss Addams, who came from an affluent family, had decided to start a settlement house and spend her time helping poor immigrants.
8
Though Lisa now had a good paying job thanks to the training she had received, more than anything, Lisa wanted to work at Hull House. She knew that she needed more education if she were to do so. She hoped that she would be able to attend college as Miss Addams had. The money from her new job had to go to help her family, of course, but Miss Addams had emphasized that she should not give up hope. In the meantime, she would read as much as she could and attend all the lectures she could at Hull House. Famous writers and artists came to speak there. Like Miss Addams, they believed that experiences and knowledge should be shared.
9
As Lisa approached the library, she was thinking about how pleased Miss Addams would be to hear of her new job. She knew that they would talk about the future. Just then, she thought she caught a glimpse of Miss Addams. Sure enough, the lady at the end of the hallway looked at Lisa and smiled. She opened a door and beckoned to Lisa to walk through it. Which evidence from the passage best shows Lisa's point of view about Miss Addams?
A. "Even though Miss Addams's health was not good, she worked tirelessly ..." (paragraph 6)
B. "Lisa was certain, however, that she was in town this week." (paragraph 6)
C. "They helped people in the neighborhood find jobs, work to improve housing, and build a sense of belonging." (paragraph 7)
D. Lisa still found it astonishing that a woman like Miss Addams ... had decided to start a settlement house and spend her time helping poor immigrants." (paragraph 7)
1 answer
The evidence that best shows Lisa's point of view about Miss Addams is:
D. "Lisa still found it astonishing that a woman like Miss Addams ... had decided to start a settlement house and spend her time helping poor immigrants." (paragraph 7)
This statement highlights Lisa's admiration and respect for Miss Addams, reflecting her appreciation for the significant work Miss Addams has done to support the community, especially given her affluent background.
