"Nelly Bly Undercover" by Dr. Howard Markel The matron of the house enlisted a few cops to escort Bly to the Essex Market Police Courtroom, where an impatient judge named Duffy pronounced her insane and ordered her to the famed insane ward at Bellevue Hospital, the city's largest charitable hospital. A few days later, she boarded a ferry boat filled stem to stern with unwashed and uncomprehending women for Blackwell's Island, "an insane place," one ambulance driver told her, "where you'll never get out of." © NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. Question Use the excerpt from the “How Nellie Bly went undercover to expose abuse of the mentally ill” article to answer the question. Which of the following would be a valid inference about what was known about Bellevue's reputation?(1 point) Responses Bellevue's mistreatment of patients was known at the time. Bellevue's mistreatment of patients was known at the time. Public opinions of Bellevue's insane ward were neutral. Public opinions of Bellevue's insane ward were neutral. Bellevue was known for it's excellent care of patients. Bellevue was known for it's excellent care of patients. Bellevue released patients when they were rehabilitated.

Answer 1

A valid inference about what was known about Bellevue's reputation, based on the excerpt, is: Bellevue's mistreatment of patients was known at the time. This is supported by the negative portrayal of the facility and the comments made by individuals, such as the ambulance driver, which suggest a lack of hope for patients’ release.