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Expression of IdeasVery hardContrasting two figures' methods

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole both worked during the Crimean War (1853–1856). - Nightingale used statistical charts to argue for hospital reform. - Seacole ran a boarding house near the front and treated soldiers directly. - Both were celebrated in Britain after the war. The student wants to contrast the two women's methods.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. During the Crimean War, Nightingale pressed for hospital reform with statistical charts, whereas Seacole treated soldiers directly from a boarding house near the front.Correct
  2. B. Nightingale and Seacole both worked during the Crimean War.
  3. C. Both women were celebrated in Britain after the war.
  4. D. Nightingale used statistical charts.

Answer: A. During the Crimean War, Nightingale pressed for hospital reform with statistical charts, whereas Seacole treated soldiers directly from a boarding house near the front.

Two methods set against each other.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Nightingale and Seacole both worked during the Crimean War.
A similarity.
C. Both women were celebrated in Britain after the war.
A similarity.
D. Nightingale used statistical charts.
One woman only.

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