Question

As long as Miss Keller appears before the public in the light of a member of society

struggling nobly under great handicaps and furnishing by her example inspiration for
others who are unfortunately placed, she does a valuable work. But the moment she
undertakes to speak ex cathedra, as it were, of all the political and social problems of the
day, she receives a consideration out of all proportion to her fund of knowledge and
judgment.
Which of the following statements is best supported by information in the passage?
1
2
3
Keller was not well-liked by those outside her normal circle and struggled
to gain attention for the issues she championed.
Keller, who made a living telling her story, unsuccessfully sought to
expand her audience by speaking on societal issues.
Keller was driven to improve the world and refused to be limited by
societal norms or by critics, even if it upset others.

Answer 1

The passage suggests that Keller faced criticism when speaking on societal issues and sought to expand her audience but was unsuccessful. The correct answer is option 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage suggests that Keller was not well-liked by those outside her normal circle and struggled to gain attention for the issues she championed. It states that when she speaks about political and social problems of the day, she receives a consideration out of proportion to her knowledge and judgment. This implies that she faced criticism and skepticism when she tried to expand her audience and speak on societal issues, indicating that option 2, 'Keller, who made a living telling her story, unsuccessfully sought to expand her audience by speaking on societal issues,' is the best supported statement.