Question

Andre Burgerman had worked in Tahiti and possibly had leprosy, was chosen to go ___.

(A) To the moon
(B) To the South Pole
(C) To the North Pole
(D) To Molokai to serve as a priest to the leper colony

Answer 1

The question pertains to the historical figure who chose to serve in a leper colony, reflecting the work of Father Damien. He was a priest who dedicated his life to helping leprosy patients on Molokai, making option (D) the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reference to Andre Burgerman serving in a leper colony points us towards a historical context, and the options given suggest an important decision regarding where he was chosen to go to carry out an important mission. The choice presented in the question, specifically the option regarding "To Molokai to serve as a priest to the leper colony", reflects the historical fact related to Father Damien. Father Damien, also known as Saint Damien of Molokai, was a Belgian priest who was famously known for his service to the leper colony on the island of Molokai in Hawaii. He dedicated his life to helping those afflicted with the disease, now more properly called Hansen's Disease, and provided both medical and spiritual support to the individuals isolated because of their illness.

While the other options, such as going to the North Pole, South Pole, or the moon, represent significant exploratory or scientific endeavors, the context of serving a leper colony aligns with the historical activities carried out by religious figures like Father Damien. Given this context, the correct answer would be (D) To Molokai to serve as a priest to the leper colony.