How do the words precious and exciting contrast with the word dilapidated to affect the author's tone in the passage? O The author is amused by the Curies' ability to work under these conditions.
O The author admires the Curies' ability to do important work in poor conditions
O The author is scornful toward the lauries for spending so much time working in their lab.
O The author is critical toward the Curies for not spending enough time working in their lab.