Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage.
"Famine and AIDS are threatening the agricultural societies in southern Africa. Tragically, women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus. With so many women suffering from AIDS, the family structure and the agricultural infrastructure are suffering severely. These conditions have significantly contributed to the famine conditions and the resulting starvations."
What is the topic of the reading passage?
A)AIDS in populations worldwide
B)famine in southern Africa
C)the relationship between female AIDS victims in Africa and famine
D)none of the above

Question

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 2 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​
"Famine and AIDS are threatening the agricultural societies in southern Africa. Tragically, women, the main unifying force in African societies, make up 59% of the individuals worldwide infected by the HIV virus. With so many women suffering from AIDS, the family structure and the agricultural infrastructure are suffering severely. These conditions have significantly contributed to the famine conditions and the resulting starvations."
​What is the topic of the reading passage?
A)AIDS in populations worldwide
B)famine in southern Africa
C)the relationship between female AIDS victims in Africa and famine
D)none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The passage discusses how the high rate of AIDS among women in Africa is affecting family structures and agriculture, contributing to famine, making C the correct answer as it directly relates to the relationship between female AIDS victims in Africa and famine.

Directions: Apply the Knowledge You Have Gained from Chapter 2