Why Were Middle- and Upper-Class City Dwellers Drawn to the Masonic

Multiple Choice

Why were middle- and upper-class city dwellers drawn to the Masonic order in the early nineteenth century?

A) They found its informality and absence of ritual attractive.
B) The order's elaborate code of deference between ranks offered members an escape from the disorderliness of the urban environment.
C) They enjoyed the vaudeville-like entertainment offered in the lodges.
D) The order emphasized equality among all people.