Question

1.13 quiz: working with sources the city has proposed cutting library hours in order to save money. i understand that the city budget is being challenged at the moment, but no good will come of denying children access to the library after school. children go to the library to learn and to get help with their homework. as a single parent, i rely on the library as an affordable place where i know my kids will be safe. of all the programs to cut, the library should not be your first choice. which statement best describes the author’s point of view? a. the city should expand library hours. b. the city should stop ignoring voters’ opinions about libraries. c. the city should find another way to save money. d. the city should encourage better childcare options.

Explanation:

The author is a single parent who relies on the library for their kids' learning, homework help, and a safe place. The city is considering cutting library hours to save money, but the author argues the library shouldn't be the first program to cut. Option C says the city should find another way to save money, which aligns with the author's view that cutting library hours (to save money) is not good, so the city should look for alternative cost - saving methods. Option A is about expanding library hours, which isn't the author's point. Option B is about voters' opinions, which the passage doesn't mention. Option D is about childcare options, while the author focuses on the library, not childcare.

Answer:

C. The city should find another way to save money.