In this passage, sue macy quotes ellen b. parkhurst. what is parkhurst’s viewpoint on the topic?
biking is a social activity for girls.
biking is a healthy activity for girls.
biking is an immoral activity for girls.
biking is a dangerous activity for girls.

ellen b. parkhurst, wife of another new york minister, celebrated the advantages of bicycle riding in washington's evening times. "of course i do not believe that bicycling is immoral," she said. "a girl who rides a wheel is lifted out of herself and her surroundings. she is made to breathe purer air, see fresher and more beautiful scenes, and get an amount of exercise she would not otherwise get. all this is highly beneficial."
—wheels of change,
sue macy

Select the correct sentence. a. i feel well about starting my new classes this semester. b. despite her inexperience, helen did surprisingly well in the gymnastic competition. c. justin has a great sense of humor and can tell a joke really good. d. that tie looks well with your shirt.

Based on this excerpt the authors are mostly likely to attempt to answer which question?

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?