The evidence from the text that supports that Bly's investigation had a positive impact on Bellevue's treatment of patients is: "The New York City municipal government appropriated more money to take care of the mentally ill on Blackwell’s Island." This indicates that as a result of her investigation and the exposure of the conditions at the asylum, funding was increased for the care of the mentally ill, suggesting an improvement in their treatment.
Use the excerpt from the “How Nellie Bly went undercover to expose abuse of the mentally ill” article to answer the question.
What evidence from the text supports that Bly's investigation had a positive impact on Bellevue's treatment of patients?
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Bly was successful in negotiating the city rooms of the New York City world, and got a plum reporting assignment.
Bly was successful in negotiating the city rooms of the New York City world, and got a plum reporting assignment.
The New York City municipal government appropriated more money to take care of the mentally ill on Blackwell’s Island.
The New York City municipal government appropriated more money to take care of the mentally ill on Blackwell’s Island.
Bly began questioning and imitating the women who seemed most insane to her.
Bly began questioning and imitating the women who seemed most insane to her.
In 1889, Bly made a famous, widely reported 72-day trip around the globe that broke a fictional record.
In 1889, Bly made a famous, widely reported 72-day trip around the globe that broke a fictional record.
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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 ideas does this evidence from the text support?
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Psychiatrists did not care about their patients and found them to be a nuisance.
Psychiatrists did not care about their patients and found them to be a nuisance.
Psychiatrists were overwhelmed with patients and could not conduct their practice thoroughly.
Psychiatrists were overwhelmed with patients and could not conduct their practice thoroughly.
Psychiatrists knew their secrets were being exposed and were trying to do “damage control” to repair their image.
Psychiatrists knew their secrets were being exposed and were trying to do “damage control” to repair their image.
Psychiatrists were trying to stop information about their practice at the asylum from reaching the public.
Which of the following ideas does this evidence from the text support?
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Psychiatrists did not care about their patients and found them to be a nuisance.
Psychiatrists did not care about their patients and found them to be a nuisance.
Psychiatrists were overwhelmed with patients and could not conduct their practice thoroughly.
Psychiatrists were overwhelmed with patients and could not conduct their practice thoroughly.
Psychiatrists knew their secrets were being exposed and were trying to do “damage control” to repair their image.
Psychiatrists knew their secrets were being exposed and were trying to do “damage control” to repair their image.
Psychiatrists were trying to stop information about their practice at the asylum from reaching the public.
The idea that the evidence from the text supports is: "Psychiatrists were overwhelmed with patients and could not conduct their practice thoroughly." The appropriation of more money to take care of the mentally ill suggests that there was a need for better resources and care, indicating that psychiatrists may have been struggling with the number of patients and the conditions under which they were working.
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 Jules Verne from the excerpt?
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Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world.
Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world.
Jules Verne was a popular author.
Jules Verne was a popular author.
Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.
Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.
Jules Verne’s character Phineas Fogg was based on Bly.
Which of the following would be a valid inference about Jules Verne from the excerpt?
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Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world.
Jules Verne enjoyed traveling around the world.
Jules Verne was a popular author.
Jules Verne was a popular author.
Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.
Jules Verne and Nellie Bly were friends.
Jules Verne’s character Phineas Fogg was based on Bly.
A valid inference about Jules Verne from the excerpt would be: "Jules Verne was a popular author." This inference is supported by the context of his well-known works, particularly the themes of travel and adventure in his writing, and it aligns with the widespread recognition of his contributions to literature. The other statements about him enjoying travel, having a friendship with Bly, or having a character based on her lack sufficient evidence to be considered valid inferences.
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)
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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.
Which of the following would be a valid inference about what was known about Bellevue's reputation?(1 point)
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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.
A valid inference about what was known about Bellevue's reputation would be: "Bellevue's mistreatment of patients was known at the time." This inference suggests that the conditions at Bellevue were not a secret and that there were concerns about how patients were treated, which aligns with the purpose of Nellie Bly's investigation to expose these issues. The other options contradict this inference and are not supported by evidence of public concern and scrutiny regarding patient treatment at Bellevue.
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 parts of the excerpt supports the inference that the New York World was a prestigious newspaper?
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First reported in October 1887
First reported in October 1887
Joseph Pulitzer’s flagship newspaper
Joseph Pulitzer’s flagship newspaper
It is a slim volume that remains a classic
It is a slim volume that remains a classic
Bly subsequently published her daring dispatches
Which of the following parts of the excerpt supports the inference that the New York World was a prestigious newspaper?
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First reported in October 1887
First reported in October 1887
Joseph Pulitzer’s flagship newspaper
Joseph Pulitzer’s flagship newspaper
It is a slim volume that remains a classic
It is a slim volume that remains a classic
Bly subsequently published her daring dispatches
The part of the excerpt that supports the inference that the New York World was a prestigious newspaper is: "Joseph Pulitzer’s flagship newspaper." This phrase indicates that the New York World was associated with Joseph Pulitzer, a well-known and influential figure in journalism, which lends prestige to the newspaper itself.