Answer:
A
Explanation:
This woman was a brave woman who went everywhere to try and learn something she could not solely because of her gender. Regarding the answer choices, the main idea is not that she got accepted into colleges or that women can be very determined. She took those roles because she wanted a graduate degree, which means she wanted to study more of biochem.
It is a compound sentence. (B)
Answer:
Despite Zeitoun's competence, his home sustains damage.
Explanation:
In this excerpt, we are reminded of the astonishing power of nature. We know, from reading the story, that Zeitoun has been dealing with the destruction that nature has caused due to the hurricane. Zeitoun has been very capable and competent. Nevertheless, despite his actions, his house sustains damage. This character vs. nature conflict reminds us of the enormous power of nature.