Question

1.1.3 quiz: working with sources
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 context of this letter?
a. the author of the letter has lost her job at the library.
b. library attendance has dropped, prompting the city to increase
library hours.
c. childcare options offered by the city have recently expanded.
d. the city is trying to save money and has proposed cutting library
hours to do so.

Explanation:

The letter mentions the city budget is challenged, the goal to save money, and opposition to denying children library access after school (implying proposed cuts to library hours). Other options contradict the text: A (no mention of job loss), B (no attendance drop or increased hours), C (no expanded childcare). D aligns with the context of budget cuts targeting library hours.

Answer:

D. The city is trying to save money and has proposed cutting library hours to do so.