Question

7. Read the dictionary entry below:

pool (pül) n. 1. a small body of standing water 2. a game played on a table with balls and cues 3. a group of people available for a particular purpose 4. to combine resources or efforts v. 5. to form a puddle

Which definition of "pool" is used in paragraph 4 when describing Katherine as part of "a pool of African American women mathematicians"?

(1 point)
Responses

Definition 1
Definition 1

Definition 2
Definition 2

Definition 3
Definition 3

Definition 4
Definition 4
Question 8
8. Read this sentence from the passage:
"Her story reminds us that progress often comes through the courage of individuals who refuse to accept limitations placed upon them by society."

What is meant by the phrase "refuse to accept limitations"?

(1 point)
Responses

to ignore the advice of others
to ignore the advice of others

to challenge restrictions imposed by others
to challenge restrictions imposed by others

to avoid taking on responsibilities
to avoid taking on responsibilities

to reject opportunities for advancement

Answer 1

**Question 7:** The definition of "pool" used in the phrase "a pool of African American women mathematicians" is Definition 3: "a group of people available for a particular purpose."

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**Question 8:** The phrase "refuse to accept limitations" means to challenge restrictions imposed by others.