A. Overwhelmed
Similar to the saying “I felt a rush of emotion”
He was used to being made fun of.
We know this by him taking this reply in ‘with a sort of humble patience’. This means that he has experienced this kind of teasing - or even bullying before and he is used to it.
The Coast. The coast features many beaches (ie; Venice Beach) It has a lot of sightseeing and many things to do. It’s truly a beautiful sight, and it’s expanded throughout all of California. If you like beaches, you’ll love the coast.
Not for sure what your paragraph is about, but here a few words for you :)
Sui Generis: being the only example of its kind, unique
Profligate: using money, resources, etc., in a way that wastes them
Obduracy: refusing to change in any way
Obstreperous: very noisy or difficult to control
The answer is B. Keyword being "theory of radioactivity" and "influential scientists of the century." It's a persuasive keyword that will hook the readers. What is theory of radioactivity? How did her theory garner her the title of influential scientist of the century?
Choice A is vague and hardly persuasive. It's only characterizing her traits: curious and determined.
