Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate word that best fits each of the the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was the only woman scientist to have a place in the history books. Hypatia’s father was director of Alexadria University, and he (24) ______sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most ...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate word that best fits each of the the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST

Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was the only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.

Hypatia’s father was director of Alexadria University, and he (24) ______sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (25)______to study.

After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous for her knowledge of new ideas.

We have no copies of her books, (26) ______we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (27) ______several scientific tools to help with her work.

At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (28) ______connected with it was in danger.

One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in the street and killed.

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