Read this excerpt from "Edward Jenner and the History of Smallpox and Vaccination.”In 1757, an 8-year-old boy was inoculated with smallpox in Gloucester; he was one of thousands of children inoculated that year in England. The procedure was effective, as the boy developed a mild case of smallpox and was subsequently immune to the disease. His name was Edward Jenner.
Answer
A
It includes evidence that inoculation was used in Gloucester.
B
It points out that Jenner was one of thousands of children in England.
C
It provides information about Jenner’s early experiences with smallpox.
D
It indicates that smallpox spread throughout England in the eighteenth century.
Explanation
The excerpt describes an event from Edward Jenner’s childhood: he was inoculated with smallpox at age 8, developed a mild case, and became immune. This provides information about his early experiences with smallpox. Although it mentions Gloucester and other children, its main focus is Jenner’s experience.
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