Which of the following statements best demonstrates why a woman would join a convent in the Middle Ages?
A. Convents were the only place where women could continue higher education.
B. If a woman wanted to become a priest, she would have to join a convent.
C. Women often joined convents to avoid public education.
D. Convents were the ideal place for women to find a suitable husband.
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B. If a woman wanted to become a priest, she would have to join a convent.
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