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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
  • Merle Oberon (1911-1979) was an actress born in Mumbai (then known as Bombay), India.
  • She was of Indian, Maori, and Irish heritage.
  • She was the first Indian-born actress to be nominated for an Academy Award.
  • Early in her career, she played many nameless, uncredited roles, such as her role in Aren’t We All? (1932).
  • Later, she played many named, credited roles, such as Sue Mayberry in Affectionately Yours (1941).
The student wants to begin a narrative about Merle Oberon’s life. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
Merle Oberon’s story begins in Mumbai (then known as Bombay), India, in 1911.
B
Merle Oberon appeared in many films, including Aren’t We All? (1932) and Affectionately Yours (1941), and was the first Indian-born actress to be nominated for an Academy Award.
C
In 1941, Merle Oberon played the role of Sue Mayberry in the film Affectionately Yours.
D
Although she would go on to receive named, credited roles, Merle Oberon also played nameless, uncredited roles in films such as Aren’t We All? (1932).