On January 1st I was laid off from my work, leaving my father the whole support of our family. Just recently he was cut down to three days a week with a cut in pay. With seven of us in the family, it is just about impossible for us to live on this amount of money. Our bills are piling up, and we are behind on our rent.
I am 18 years of age, the oldest girl in the family, and it just seems impossible for me to get a job any where. I have been to mills, stores and firms of all sorts. I am willing and able to work. It just seems impossible to find work.
If you could help us out with money from $35.00 to $50.00, I believe we would be the happiest family in the world. Just as soon as I get back to work, I will pay you back as much a week as possible until your kind favor has been fully repaid.
Gratefully yours,
D.B.
This letter was written during the Great Depression. The young woman has written to Mrs. Roosevelt because
A. she wants to go to work for the Roosevelts in Washington.
B. she would like some money so her family can go on vacation.
C. her family is doing well, and she wants Mrs. Roosevelt to know.
D. She needs money to help her family pay their bills.
Answer: D. Explanation: She asked her for money because her father could only work 3 days a week and she got fired, because of this they could not support their family of 7.
