Question

part a
what is the primary purpose of the mothers suggestion that mary sell her drawings (paras. 1 - 3)?
a. to entertain the daughters with a new hobby
b. to teach the girls obedience and thrift
c. to pursue a practical means of raising money for the fathers health needs
d. to distract the family from grief over the shipwreck
part b
which detail best supports the answer to part a?
a. “what a desirable thing it would be for your papa to spend a few weeks at a watering - place..” (para. 1)
b. “mary, you are a beautiful drawer... getting them framed... trying to dispose of them..” (para. 1)
c. the need for connection“i should be delighted if you think they could be sold..” (para. 2)
d. “do you procure the drawings, and i’ll endeavor to find a purchaser.” (para. 3)

Explanation:

For Part A, the mother's suggestion to sell Mary's drawings is likely related to a practical need, and the mention of the father's health needs in option C makes it the most logical purpose. For Part B, option A directly relates to the father's need to spend time at a watering - place which is connected to his health needs, thus supporting the answer in Part A.

Answer:

Part A: C. To pursue a practical means of raising money for the father's health needs
Part B: A. "What a desirable thing it would be for your papa to spend a few weeks at a watering place..." (para. 1)