Question

Read this excerpt from the introduction to Wheels of Change by Sue Macy.

“To men, the bicycle in the beginning was merely a new toy, another machine added to the long list of devices they knew in their work and play. To women, it was a steed upon which they rode into a new world.”

—"Woman and the Wheel," Munsey’s Magazine, May 1896


What is a logical prediction about the text that follows this introduction?

A.It will highlight nineteenth-century toys and machines.
B.It will compare horses and bicycles, as they are used for transportation.
C.It will compare the speed of men and women on bicycles.
D.It will highlight the historical significance of bicycles for women.

Answer 1

D. It will highlight the historical significance of bicycles for women.

Answer 2

D. It will highlight the historical significance of bicycles for women.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt from the introduction, the author provides a statement that compares the role of the bicycle for women and men. The author tells us that the bicycle was considered a new "toy" by men. Something else that they could enjoy but that was unlikely to be very significant in their lives. However, for women, the bicycle was a revolutionary invention that transformed their lives. This indicates that the author believes the impact on women's lives was significant and is worth discussing.