Question

The author implies that the 'professional schoolmaster' (line 5) has _____________

• A. has no interest in teaching science
• B. thwarted attempts to enliven education
• C. aided true learning
• D. supported the humanists

Answer 1

The correct option is B thwarted attempts to enliven education

The first paragraph of the passage mentions how the schoolmaster made even interesting chemical reactions dull and a dogmatic affair. This means he did not make attempts to liven up the education for the young students.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B) thwarted attempts to enliven education.