Question

Which of the following does Roosevelt use to illustrate how leaders have served the interests of only a small minority?

• A. A list of named offenders
• B. A financial metaphor
• C. A commissioned report
• D. A recent trial

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A financial metaphor

Roosevelt uses the word "unsecured debt" to refer to the rights of the people. He says the privileged class has "first mortgage" on the whole United States. These are financial terms that he applies to illustrate how leaders have served the interests of a small minority. Hence, B is correct.

The passage doesn't support the other options. We can reject them.