Question

All In The Day's Work

by Ida M. Tarbell
der I grew, the more determined I became to be
ent. I saw only one way-teach; but if I was to teach I
myself, go to college. My father and mother agreed. I
ar notion of what I wanted to teach-natural science,
y the microscope, for I was to be a biologist. I made
e-Comell, first opened to women in 1872; but at the
when the steps to enter Cornell were to be taken,
meared in the household as an over-Sunday guest the
of a small college in our neighborhood, only thirty
ay, Allegheny. Among the patrons of that college was
odist organization known as the Erie Conference, to
e Titusville church belonged. I had heard of it annually
epresentative appeared in our pulpit, told its story and
Select the correct answer.
What is a central idea of this passage?
A.
Independence can be gained through a sense of will and purpose.
OB. The impact of lessons taught at a young age should not be forgotten.
OC. Women have a responsibility to be trailblazers by attending college.
Living alone can make it challenging to maintain independence.
OD.

Answer 1

A central idea of this passage is that independence can be gained through a sense of will and purpose. The author describes her determination to pursue her own path in life, despite the expectations of her family and the limitations placed on women at the time. She sees college as a means to achieve her goals and gain independence, and she is willing to make sacrifices to make it happen. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Independence can be gained through a sense of will and purpose.