-What Did the Creator of the Hearth-Stone of the Poor

question 22

Multiple Choice

-What did the creator of The Hearth-Stone of the Poor featured in Harper's Weekly most likely hope that viewers would notice about the wealthy couple in this illustration?

• A) their stylish clothing
• B) their indifference
• C) their care for their own children
• D) their proud bearing

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