Question

Read this quotation from paragraph 7. Nearly all of Abigail Adams’ biographers mention her will, but they usually move on, overlooking not only the remarkable fact of its existence but its contents.In this quotation, the author means that Adams’ will was -
Abigail Adams

A. shocking because it was not legally binding noteworthy
B. because her husband could ignore it
C. interesting because she was so wealthy
D. impressive because of the recipients of her wealth

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Impressive because of the recipients of her wealth

Explanation:

Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams, the second president of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president.

The given quote is from an article Abigail Adams’ Last Act of Defiance written by Woody Holton. Among other things, it tells about Adams' will, where she left her fortune to her female relatives and servants. She didn't include any male relatives or servants, except for her two surviving sons, in the will. This is why the contents of this will were impressive, almost shocking. Her husband, John, could've ignored the will because it wasn't legally binding, but he did everything she had written there.

This is why the correct option is option D.