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What was the main subject of the article 'The Shackled Editor'?
What was the main subject of the article 'The Shackled Editor'?
- Social injustice in a Western city
- The arrest of a department store girl
- Freedom of expression in editorial writing
- Influence of advertisers on daily newspapers (correct)
What is the writer's main concern regarding freedom of expression?
What is the writer's main concern regarding freedom of expression?
- The limitation of signed department writing
- Not having enough freedom to express opinions
- The pressure to write what is not believed
- Being forced to be silent on certain subjects (correct)
What was the reason for the department store girl's arrest?
What was the reason for the department store girl's arrest?
- Theft of a shirt waist (correct)
- Scrimping on her $6 weekly wages
- Inability to afford a respectable room
- Failure to pay for her board
What was the department store girl's weekly wage?
What was the department store girl's weekly wage?
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What was the cost of a respectable room in the city?
What was the cost of a respectable room in the city?
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Study Notes
The Shackled Editor
- The main subject of the article is freedom of expression and its constraints.
Freedom of Expression
- The writer's main concern is the threat to freedom of expression, which is essential for a healthy society.
The Department Store Girl's Arrest
- The department store girl was arrested for allegedly using indecent language.
Economic Context
- The department store girl's weekly wage was low, highlighting the economic struggles of the working class.
- A respectable room in the city cost more, indicating the high cost of living.
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