In the story A Girl Named Zippy, how does the author’s mention of candy stripers help reveal its historical setting?

The term “candy striper” refers to a young hospital volunteer, named for the striped uniforms they often wore. The term was commonly used from the 1950s through the 1980s, so its appearance helps place the story in that period. Therefore, the correct choice is “The word candy striper was used in the 1950s through 1980s.”

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