Question

Select all that apply: Which two phrases provide textual evidence of the characteristics of students that Rhodes believed would make important and positive contributions to the world?

A. esteemed and coveted award given to motivated, intelligent, and driven students

B. truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak

C. Rhodes Scholars have gone on to become heads of government, such as Bob Hawke and Tony Abbott in Australia

D. gives the scholar a stipend to cover other expenses, including vacation and transportation to and from England

E. Cecil Rhodes, a British philanthropist who wished to bring students from throughout the world to study at Oxford

Answer 1

✔️A. esteemed and coveted award given to motivated, intelligent, and driven students.

✔️B. truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak.

Step-by-step explanation:

Options A and B are correct because they provide textual evidence of the characteristics of students that Rhodes believed would make important and positive contributions to the world.

A look at the selection criteria as stated by Rhodes reveal that the students that receive the scholarship must be motivated, intelligent and purpose driven. Also, the criteria stated that the student must possess truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak. These are the key qualities of people that make positive contributions to the world. People that make positive and tremendous impact to their world are usually responsible and driven people. Therefore, Options A and B are very correct.