Questions: What inference about Pearl Mark Loo can be drawn from the text? A. Her education caused her to be detained for months by immigration authorities in San Francisco. B. She believed education was a key to both women's rights and the strength of a nation. C. She was a resilient woman who suffered unfair hardships yet still fought hard for equality. D. Her call for citizenship would have reached a larger audience if there had been more parallels.

The answer is C: She was a resilient woman who suffered unfair hardships yet still fought hard for equality.

Explanation for each option:

A. Her education caused her to be detained for months by immigration authorities in San Francisco:

• This option is incorrect because the text does not state that her education was the reason for her detention. It mentions that despite her advanced education, she was detained, but it does not establish a causal relationship between her education and her detention.

B. She believed education was a key to both women's rights and the strength of a nation:

• While this statement is true according to the text, it is not an inference but a direct fact stated in the passage. The question asks for an inference, which is a conclusion drawn from the information provided, rather than a direct statement.

C. She was a resilient woman who suffered unfair hardships yet still fought hard for equality:

• This option is correct. The text describes her harrowing experience of being detained by immigration authorities despite her qualifications and involvement in the women's movement. This suggests that she faced significant challenges but continued to advocate for women's rights, indicating her resilience and determination.

D. Her call for citizenship would have reached a larger audience if there had been more parallels:

• This option is incorrect because the text does not discuss the reach of her call for citizenship or suggest that it would have been more effective with more parallels. The focus is on her personal experiences and beliefs rather than the broader impact of her advocacy.