Read each sentence, then choose the one answer choice that is a logical inference based upon that sentence.

1. Blood cholesterol used to be thought of as a problem only for adults.

(A) Blood cholesterol is no longer a problem for adults.

(B) Only children have a problem with blood cholesterol.

(C) Blood cholesterol affects both adults and children.

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?