Question

Which statements are central ideas of Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile?

Select the two correct answers.
Mary's parents did not support her wish to study languages in school.
Women during Mary's time had fewer career choices than men.
Mary was determined woman who sought new opportunities.
O Mary immediately won Mr. Dewey's recognition as a librarian.

Answer 1

Women during Mary's time had fewer career choices than men.

Mary was determined woman who sought new opportunities.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mary Lemist Titcomb was born in the year 1852 and died 1932. This was a time in history when women were still struggling to make their voices heard. They protested to be allowed the rights to vote, and pursue careers that were dominated by men. At this point in time, Mary pursued her career as a librarian and also excelled in it. She sought for opportunities to expand and this gave rise to America's First Bookmobile initiated by Mary.

It was a horse-drawn book wagon that moved around the country and garnered a lot of attention and interest from people. Mary also initiated a children's section in the library. Indeed, Mary L. Titcomb sought new opportunities.

Answer 2

Part A)

- Mary was a determined woman who sought new opportunities.

- Women during Mary's time had fewer career choices than men.

Part B)

- "Perhaps spurred on by Dewey's somewhat curt dismissal, Miss Titcomb, rather than give up, worked tirelessly over the next few years both to make a name for herself and to make a difference in her chosen profession."

- "Unfortunately, aside from teaching and nursing, not many careers were open to women in the mid-nineteenth century."