Read the excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897.

"My father," I replied, "prefers boys; he wishes I was one, and I intend to be as near like one as possible. I am going to ride on horseback and study Greek. Will you give me a Greek lesson now, doctor? I want to begin at once."

"Yes, child," said he, throwing down his , "come into my library and we will begin without delay."

Which best explains Rev. Simon Hosack’s reaction to Stanton’s feelings about behaving like a boy?

He understands Stanton’s frustration with her own capabilities, but he still believes she can succeed.
He knows that Stanton will be willing to help with the work in his garden in exchange for her lessons.
He knows that Stanton is a fast learner, and he wants to help her reach her goals as quickly as possible.
He understands Stanton’s frustration about society’s unequal treatment of women and girls.