Question

Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was almost impossible for Elizabethans to survive?

“Although there are no fewer than twenty-three medical treatises . . . none of them will help you.”
“But you have the advantage of knowing that a fleabite can convey the plague . . .”
“Also, plague is most frequently transferred between people in towns, and it dies down in winter . . .”
“Change your clothes and bedclothes regularly, and wash them thoroughly.”

Answer 1

“Although there are no fewer than twenty-three medical treatises . . . none of them will help you.”

This line directly shows that medical knowledge and treatments were ineffective, supporting the idea that surviving the plague was nearly impossible. The other lines describe causes, timing, or precautions, but don’t emphasize the futility of medical help.