What conclusion can be drawn from Hedy Lamar's act

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What conclusion can be drawn from Hedy Lamar's acting career based on the extract?

A. Hedy Lamarr was the first European actress of the 1990s B. Hedy Lamarr sought more speaking roles in her acting career C. Hedy Lamarr was content with her contribution to the film industry D. Hedy Lamarr worked in American films with various directors

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The extract provided does not mention Hedy Lamarr or her acting career. Therefore, we cannot draw any conclusions about her from this text. Choice B is the correct answer as it remains the most plausible conclusion based on general knowledge about Hedy Lamarr's career. The other choices are incorrect as there is no information in the extract to support them. Choice A is inaccurate as it refers to the 1990s, which is not the era when Hedy Lamarr was active. Choice C is not supported by the extract, and choice D is too vague and lacks specificity.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following can the reader infer about the author's point of view when they state: 'the work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today?'

A. The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contributions of lesser-known inventors B. The author believes that the frequency-hopping system has damaged the potential of modern electronics C. The author believes that the work of Lamarr and Antheil was instrumental to victory in World War II D. The author believes we spend too much time using technologies derived from...

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to achieve her goals?

A. She began starring in American films with MGM studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s B. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon C. Her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored D. ... but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, as it showcases Hedy Lamarr's determination and hard work towards achieving her goals. Despite facing challenges, such as not having many spoken lines in her roles, she persevered by teaching herself in her spare time. Choice A talks about her success in starring in American films but does not directly relate to her working earnestly. Choice B mentions her collaboration with Howard Hughes' science engineering team, which indicates involvement but not necessarily hard work towards personal goals. Choice C describes her becoming bored due to the lack of spoken lines in her roles and does not highlight her dedication and effort to achieve her aspirations.

Question 4 of 5

How did Hedy Lamarr contribute significantly to the advancement of technology?

A. The technology of the era wasn't advanced enough to easily implement Lamarr's system B. She collaborated with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon C. She had several failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink D. Her work led to the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because Hedy Lamarr's invention of a frequency-hopping system, along with George Antheil, laid the foundation for technologies like cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. This significant contribution revolutionized communication technology. Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on the limitations of the era's technology rather than Lamarr's contributions. Choice B is incorrect as it briefly mentions her collaboration but does not directly relate it to technological advancements. Choice C is incorrect as it highlights her failed inventions, which are not indicative of her significant contributions to technology.

Question 5 of 5

What prompted Hedy Lamarr to take up inventing?

A. Boredom from her film roles lacking spoken lines B. Formal training in engineering C. Her successful inventions like the radio signal technology D. Working with Howard Hughes' aviation team

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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