Question

Read the excerpt from “Albert Schweitzer: A Life of Service and Sacrifice.”

In 1953, when Albert had been serving the world for forty-eight of his seventy-eight years, the world decided to serve him. He was granted the Nobel Peace Prize. Albert traveled to Norway to accept the award. Then, still true to the pledge he had made so many years before, he returned to Africa and used the prize money for a hospital addition. He was still there selflessly serving others when he died in 1965.

What is the big-picture idea in this excerpt?

Albert Schweitzer traveled to Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Albert Schweitzer was a great man who served humanity until he died.
Albert Schweitzer served the world for forty-eight years.
Albert Schweitzer returned to Africa after he received the Nobel Peace Prize.

Answer 1

B

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Answer 2

It would B.

Step-by-step explanation:

All of these examples show great deeds that Albert did before he passed. Meaning that it would be Albert Schweitzer was a great man who served humanity until he died.