SSAT Reading Question 202: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 202
2. As reflected in her speech, Madam Walker's attitude is best described as
- A. envious
- B. proud
- C. reverent
- D. cautious
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct. Madam Walker came to the podium uninvited and boasted of her business success. She tells how she came from "the cotton fields" to the "wash-tub" to the "cook kitchen" and finally to head of a thriving business. She says "I am not ashamed of my past; I am not ashamed of my humble beginning." Clearly, she is proud of her accomplishments.