ISEE Reading Question 217: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 217
4. The author quotes Joseph Bradley in order to show that
- A. the "privileges and immunities" clause had no bearing on whether women should be admitted to practice law.
- B. some men of the time often believed that the role of women was incompatible with a woman's pursuit of a career.
- C. Belva Lockwood was foolish to ask the Supreme Court to force the State of Virginia to admit her to the Bar.
- D. Myra Bradwell deserves praise for her courage and perseverance in trying to establish new legal rights for women.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D
In discussing the Supreme Court opinion that denied a woman the right to be admitted to the bar, the author quotes Joseph Bradley's reasoning as "the typical male view of the time."