Question

The Land of Enchantment is a 1906 travel book by Lilian Whiting. In the book, which describes the experience of traveling through the southwestern United States by train, Whiting reflects on the escape from everyday life that such a journey provides: ______
Which quotation from The Land of Enchantment most effectively illustrates the claim?
Choose 1 answer:
A
“The social and the picturesque charm of the long journey is singularly enhanced by the leisurely stops made for refreshment.”
B
“One experiences a certain sense of detachment from ordinary day and daylight duties that is exhilarating.”
C
“The real journey begins, of course, at Chicago, and as these trains leave in the evening the traveller fares forth in the seclusion of his berth.”
D
“The opportunities and advantages already offered and constantly increasing are greater than would at first be considered possible.”

Answer 1

The prompt is asking for a quote that shows how train travel is an escape from everyday life. B is the only one that actually talks about that "escape" feeling. It says there’s a "sense of detachment from ordinary... duties," which is basically just a way of saying you get to forget about your chores and job for a bit.