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Question 8 • FL-1001010-M/J Language Arts 1 A-CR

Read the excerpt from "On Becoming an Inventor" by Dean Kamen.I didn't officially graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute until years later when I was awarded their honorary Ph.D. By then I'd created and patented many successful inventions.

Answer
A
Although he did not graduate from college, Kamen became very successful in his field.
B
Kamen wishes he had not left college and instead graduated with all of his peers.
C
Obtaining a college degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute is very difficult.
D
Kamen was delighted when he received an honorary Ph.D. from his old college.

Explanation

Kamen says he did not officially graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute until years later, when he received an honorary Ph.D. He had already created and patented many successful inventions by then, showing he became successful despite not graduating in the usual way. Choice A best captures this idea; the excerpt does not say he regretted leaving or describe how difficult the degree was.

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