Refer to Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France for a complete version of this text. Part A

Why do French doctors dislike Dr. Mesmer?

He has become extremely popular among the wealthy.

Mesmer is better at curing their patients than they are.

He has taken all of the king’s attention and favor.

Mesmer has tricked their patients into believing in fake treatments.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from Mesmerized best supports the answer to Part A?

“Doctors were furious. Their patients didn't care about regular medicine anymore.”

“The king was in a quandary. Were the doctors simply peeved about losing their