Question 2 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]
Suppose you do not agree with the text’s claim and think that Jenner should not be given credit for starting smallpox immunization. Which evidence supports this opinion? Check all that apply.“It was common knowledge that survivors of smallpox became immune to the disease.”“Inoculation . . . was likely practiced in Africa, India, and China long before the 18th century, when it was introduced to Europe.”“Lady Montague was so determined to prevent the ravages of smallpox that she ordered the embassy surgeon, Charles Maitland, to inoculate her 5-year-old son.”“Jenner concluded that cowpox not only protected against smallpox but also could be transmitted from one person to another as a deliberate mechanism of protection.”"Jenner sent vaccine to his medical acquaintances and to anyone else who requested it."
Answer
A
“It was common knowledge that survivors of smallpox became immune to the disease.”
B
“Inoculation . . . was likely practiced in Africa, India, and China long before the 18th century, when it was introduced to Europe.”
C
“Lady Montague was so determined to prevent the ravages of smallpox that she ordered the embassy surgeon, Charles Maitland, to inoculate her 5-year-old son.”
D
“Jenner concluded that cowpox not only protected against smallpox but also could be transmitted from one person to another as a deliberate mechanism of protection.”
E
"Jenner sent vaccine to his medical acquaintances and to anyone else who requested it."
Explanation
A, B, and C show that knowledge or practices related to smallpox protection existed before Jenner’s work. People knew survivors often became immune, inoculation was practiced in several regions long before the 18th century, and Lady Montague arranged inoculation for her son before Jenner developed his method. These facts support the view that Jenner did not start smallpox immunization. D and E instead describe Jenner’s specific contribution and efforts to spread his vaccine.
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