1. PART A: Which of the following best describes the central idea of the text?
O A Marie Curie was responsible for several
scientific findings, but was not given
credit for them due to her gender.
OB Marie Curie was not given adequate
credit for influential work until after
her death, when people were able to
accept female scientists.
OC Marie Curie made several
groundbreaking discoveries in her field,
despite financial obstacles and
discrimination based on her gender.
OD Marie Curie struggled to have others
accept her work until she was endorsed
by male scientists, including her
husband.