Why do the two stern women complain about the bathrooms at the public library?

• A. Because they are unclean
• B. Because they are too small
• C. Because they are unisex
• D. Because they are locked

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is how a single detail about the library’s bathrooms reveals attitudes toward gender and privacy. The two stern women complain because the bathrooms are unisex, which challenges the usual expectation of separate facilities for men and women. Their reaction shows discomfort with shared, gender-inclusive spaces and highlights a resistance to changing social norms around bathrooms. This emphasis on unisex facilities cues that the issue isn’t about cleanliness, size, or access in this moment, but about how space is gendered. The other possibilities would require different cues from the scene, which aren’t provided by the stated complaint.