What Was the Most Important Factor in the French Academy

question 47

Multiple Choice

What was the most important factor in the French Academy of Science's decision to deny Marie Curie admission?

• A)her gender
• B)her colleagues' sense that her scientific work was unremarkable
• C)her poor health
• D)her disinterest in research that might have practical medical benefits
• E)her lack of college teaching credentials

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Definitions:

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