Read this excerpt. When Queen Victoria commented, “in general such things were done the other way,” what did she mean?
A) She had to ask Albert to marry her; usually the man asked the woman.
B) She had to arrange payment for the wedding; usually the groom’s family paid.
C) She had to establish Albert’s role as king; traditionally Parliament did that.
D) She had to choose the wedding rings; traditionally the groom chose those.
When Queen Victoria commented, “in general such things were done the other way,” what did she mean?
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The correct answer is A) She had to ask Albert to marry her; usually the man asked the woman.
Queen Victoria’s comment implies that the typical societal norm at the time was that men proposed to women, rather than the other way around. By stating “in general such things were done the other way,” she highlights her deviation from this tradition by taking the initiative to propose to Albert herself. If you have more questions, feel free to ask!