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as about 1190 bce. duels often ended with a fencer getting seriously wo…

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as about 1190 bce. duels often ended with a fencer getting seriously wounded or even killed. around the 1400s ce, people began fencing as a sport. the sport spread all over the world. it has been part of the olympics since 1896.
today, the sport tests fencers agility. fencers duel with blunted swords. they earn points by striking their opponents. at the same time, they must dodge their opponents thrusts. fencers wear electronic scoring machines. these machines show when they have been hit or have succeeded in hitting their opponents. fencers must wear full protective gear. this includes a helmet with a mesh mask.
muhammad loves sports. she chose fencing in part because of the sports uniform. it allows her to wear her hijab. this way, she can represent her muslim faith.
muhammad has shown the world that muslim american women can be sports stars. the bronze medal she earned in the 2016 olympics is just one of her many successes. muhammad has had a steady rise to the top of the fencing community.
\this has been a long journey,\ muhammad said after the games. \ill never forget this moment.\
question 5
the reader can tell from the article that ______.
a. dagmara wozniak was glad that her team was so diverse.
b. ibtihaj muhammad wears a hijab instead of a helmet.
c. most olympic fencers will be seriously wounded while competing.
d. several women on the u.s. fencing team have started wearing hijabs.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • Option A: The article does not mention Dagmara Wozniak or team diversity, so this is incorrect.
  • Option B: The text states Ibtihaj Muhammad wears a hijab along with the required helmet (full protective gear includes a helmet and mesh mask), so this is wrong.
  • Option C: The article notes modern fencing uses blunted swords and protective gear, and only ancient duels had serious injuries; this is incorrect.
  • Option D: Muhammad's success as a Muslim American fencer wearing a hijab shows Muslim women can excel in sports, and her rise implies she is not the only one, making this the correct inference.

Answer:

D. Several women on the U.S. fencing team have started wearing hijabs.