Question

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

When Philipp Grimm died in 1796, the family was reduced to near poverty. Jakob looked after the other children; even Wilhelm obeyed him. Only help from relatives allowed Jakob and Wilhelm to go to high school. Some teachers looked down on them for being poor, but the boys took honors as the best students.

Which of the following statements provides a summary of the paragraph?
1.Relatives helped pay the brothers' school fees after their father died.
2.The brothers overcame hardship to become the best in their class
3.The death of their father had a lasting effect on their lives.
4.Teachers in the 1800s treated students harshly.

Answer 1

The actual the correct answer is. Their father died when the boys were young.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Philipp Grimm died in 1796, the family was reduced to near poverty.

Answer 2

Answer: The right option is '2'

Step-by-step explanation:

The summary of the whole paragraph was about what happened to the brothers and what became of them afterwards. Thank you.