Which of the following is true of Life of Washington, published in 1800?

A) It was published only after the author agreed to delete revelations about Washington's affair with Sally Fairfax.
B) In his portrayal of Washington, the author intended to provide the young people of America with a virtuous role model.
C) It was written only after painstaking research by the author.
D) Its author was widely ridiculed because he portrayed Washington in a realistic manner.

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Angelica Seelal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Life of Washington, published in 1800, was intended by the author to provide the young people of America with a virtuous role model in his portrayal of Washington. There is no mention of the author agreeing to delete revelations about Washington's affair with Sally Fairfax or that the author was widely ridiculed for portraying Washington in a realistic manner. It is unclear whether the author conducted painstaking research.

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