Sir Humphrey Davy was an English chemist. He is known for contributing to the discoveries of chlorine and iodine, and for the invention of Davy's lamp, which proved to be very useful to miners. As a child, Davy was bright, intelligent, and curious. He would always come up with new rhymes at Christmas gatherings. Later, he composed verses in Latin and English, and his friends would request him to write prose and letters with which they could impress their girlfriends. Although timid in behavior, Davy was a gifted storyteller. When Davy was a little older, he met Davies Gilbert, who played a key role in shaping Davy's professional career in the field of science. Davy started experimenting on different gases and chemicals. In 1800, he published his book Researches, Chemical and Philosophical. In 1808, Davy discovered the five elements barium, calcium, boron, strontium, and magnesium. This discovery brought him a lot of fame and made him a celebrity overnight. The fame and recognition made him haughty. People began to criticize him and gossiped about him. Although Davy's way of dressing was rustic, he was ambitious and wanted to be a part of the elite London crowd. This led to him being ridiculed by the usually well-dressed people, but Davy was immune to their reactions and remained focused on his work. 4 Based on the context of the passage, what does the word rustic suggest about Sir Humphrey Davy? A. He wore clothes that made him look taller. B. He wore only formal clothes at all occasions. C. He dressed in heavy, durable, thick garments. D. He dressed in inelegant and outdated clothes. Reset Submit