Q49. Can you imagine a deaf woman writing stories about a war? Well, Laura Redden Searing did this. Moreover, she went to foreign countries to write stories. She was very ill when she was 11 years old, and because of this, she lost her hearing. She then went to the Missouri School for the Deaf. Laura was 19 years old when she went to work for a newspaper, writing about people, places, and art.In 1859, most women were wives and mothers. They did not work outside the home; otherwise, their husbands would be angry. Due to this societal pressure, Laura used a man's name when she wrote her stories: Howard Glyndon. She thought that unless she used a man's name, people would be hostile, since they did not believe women should write for newspapers. However, she would have no trouble provided that people did not know she was a woman.It is implied in the passage that in the 19th century, women...English — Passages — Question 49 of 56A. Were sent to the Missouri School for being deafB. Didn't have as an active role in society as menC. Regarded themselves higher than menD. Didn't agree on what to do to gain equalityPractice more English MCQs for entrance exam preparation on Examora.io.← Previous Question Next Question →