Elida and Pilar Are Two Girls from the Same Village

question 142

Multiple Choice

Elida and Pilar are two girls from the same village. Elida's mother did not attend school growing up, but Pilar's mother attended elementary school as a child. What do we know about the girls based on past research comparing children of mothers who had no formal schooling versus children of mothers who did?

• A) Elida had better health during childhood.
• B) Pilar had better health during childhood.
• C) Elida and Pilar did equally well in school.
• D) Pilar had lower academic achievement.

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