2. PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
OA "A marriage certificate, a will, and two portraits are
about all that remains. Even his exact birthday is
unknown, though it is generally observed on April
23." ( Paragraph 2)
OB "Furthermore, Bacon was skilled with ciphers, and
supporters claim to have found hidden codes in the
plays that attribute the work to Sir Bacon." (
Paragraph 9)
C "The theory that Shakespeare was not the true
author of his works has gained popularity over the
past 150 years. However, the majority of
Shakespearean scholars remain unconvinced" (
Paragraph 11)
D "His influence knows no bounds. For some, it can be
hard to believe that one man could have such
impact" ( Paragraph 12)