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Set 4: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. Despite her achievements, she was denied membership in the French Academy of Sciences because she was female.

What does the passage suggest about gender and scientific recognition in Curie's era?

A. Gender had no impact on scientific opportunities.
B. Even extraordinary achievements didn't fully overcome institutional gender barriers.✓ Correct
C. The French Academy readily accepted women.
D. Curie's work was not considered significant by her peers.

Detailed Explanation

Two Nobel Prizes yet denied Academy membership 'because she was female'—achievement didn't overcome gender barriers.

Key Evidence:

• "denied membership"

• "because she was female"

Why others are wrong: A (Gender directly caused exclusion.), C (She was 'denied' membership.), D (Two Nobel Prizes = highly significant.).

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