WITH WHAT SERVICE WAS SHE AWARDED A NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY

35. With what service was she awarded a Nobel prize in chemistry?

A B C D

III. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space:

Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 AD. For many centuries she was … (36) ………… .only

woman scientist to have a place in the history books.

Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he … (37) ……… ..sure his daughter

had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few … (38)... ……… .to

study.

After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria, … (39) ……… she began

teaching mathematics. She soon became famous … (40) ……… ..her knowledge of new ideas.

We have no copies of her books, … (41) ……… .we know that she wrote several important

mathematical works . Hypatia was also interested in technology and … (42) ……… several

scientific tools to help with her work.

At the … (43) ……… ..many rulers were afraid of science, and …… (44) ……… connected

with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia … (45) ……… attacked in the street and killed.