Question

Read the following quote from Susan B. Anthony by Alma Lutz:

“What an absurd notion that women have not intellectual and moral faculties sufficient for anything but domestic concerns.”

Which word from the passage best highlights Anthony’s thoughts about women not being able to work outside the home?
A absurd
B moral
C sufficient
D intellectual

Answer 1

Re-read the quote and highlight/bold/circle key points regarding to the question:

"What an (absurd) notion that women have not intellectual and (moral faculties sufficient for anything but domestic concerns.).”

Susan B Anthony uses the word absurd to refer to the belief that women should only be used for domestic concerns. Therefore it is likely that the answer you seek is: A - absurd.

It is also A because Susan B Anthony believes that those beliefs are untrue and unfair, so it would only make sense for it to be A.

However, if I am wrong, I apologize, and if you have any questions, please ask.