3 QUESTIONS IN ONE Read the excerpt from "Elizabeth Blackwell."

The next day Elizabeth visited an old family friend who had been practicing medicine for many years. When she told him of her intentions, Dr. Melton’s eyebrows nearly took leave of his head, but he quickly settled himself and said, "Well, that is a brilliant idea, Miss Blackwell, but clearly it is an impossible one."

Based on this excerpt, what can readers infer about women's careers during the mid-1800s?

O Women were not permitted to work in any career of their choice.
O Women were not permitted to work with men unless they were family friends.
O Women had to practice medicine for more years than men had to practice.
O Women had to settle for careers as nurses instead of doctors.


Read the excerpt from "Roald Amundsen."

On January 14, 1911, Fram arrived in Antarctica. Amundsen set up a base camp at the eastern edge of the Ross Ice Shelf. On October 18, six men, accompanied by four sleds and fifty-two dogs, set out toward the pole. Wearing fur for warmth, they made their way through the snow on skis. Weather conditions were good, and Amundsen and his men arrived at the South Pole on December 14—over a month before Scott's crew.

Which text feature would best support the details in the excerpt?

O a photograph showing the crew's quarters on their ship
O a diagram labeling the equipment, sled dogs, and crew members
O a chart listing the activities that happened between January and December
O a map showing the distance between the North Pole and the South Pole


Read the excerpt from "Roald Amundsen."

In 1903, Amundsen achieved personal fame when he was the first to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage. This treacherous ice-bound route ran between the northern Canadian mainland and Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Which text feature would best support the details in the excerpt?

O an illustration of Canada
O a photograph of Amundsen
O a map showing the Northwest Passage
O a chart of all of Amundsen’s accomplishments in 1903

PLS THIS IS TIMED