Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) [shsat]

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Read the passage and answer the question. "When Marie Curie began her research in the late 1800s, science was largely a field dominated by men. Despite facing significant barriers, she persevered and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. She later became the first person — male or female — to win the Nobel Prize twice. Her achievements opened doors for generations of women scientists who followed her path." What is the most likely purpose of this passage?

To criticize the scientific community of the late 1800s To explain how the Nobel Prize is awarded To inform readers about Marie Curie's historic accomplishments To argue that women are better scientists than men

Correct Answer:

To inform readers about Marie Curie's historic accomplishments

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