PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A? A. “A marriage certificate, a will, and two portraits are about all that remains. Even
his exact birthday is unknown, though it is generally observed on April 23.”
(Paragraph 2)
B. “Furthermore, Bacon was skilled with ciphers, and supporters claim to have
found hidden codes in the plays that attribute the work to Sir Bacon.”
(Paragraph 9)
C. “The theory that Shakespeare was not the true author of his works has gained
popularity over the past 150 years. However, the majority of Shakespearean
scholars remain unconvinced.” (Paragraph 11)
D. “His influence knows no bounds. For some, it can be hard to believe that one
man could have such impact.” (Paragraph 12)