Read the definition of the word "principle." then choose the sentence that uses it correctly.
a) the principle at my school is going to retire this year.
b) the principles of democracy are articulated in the constitution.
c) my father always tells me that i shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest.
d) if you have questions about dress code, the assistant principle is the person to see.

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?