Question

1. which statement best describes mary pauls attitude towards her work at the lowell mills?

a. mary paul believes that working in the mills will help her grow in religious faith.

b. mary paul believes that working in the mill will allow her to earn money to spend on herself.

c. mary paul believes that working in the mill will provide her with the opportunity for an education.

d. mary paul believes that working in the mills will allow her to earn money for her brothers education.

Explanation:

To determine Mary Paul's attitude, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no indication her work relates to religious faith growth. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The focus isn't on spending money on herself. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Her work at the mills isn't about her own education opportunity. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Historical context (and typical analysis of Mary Paul's letters) shows she worked to earn money for her brothers' education. This matches the option.

Answer:

D. Mary Paul believes that working in the mills will allow her to earn money for her brothers' education.