Read the passage. the woman in the last apartment down the hall was somewhat of a misanthrope, according to most people in keira's building. she almost never came out of her apartment, but when she did, she answered hellos with a glare, as if she were being insulted. keira was sure that she could find a way to get to know the woman, if only she could figure out how to invite herself into the woman's apartment to chat. based on inferences, what is the most likely meaning of misanthrope? a person who likes to socialize with other people a person who travels all over the world a person who hates or mistrusts other people a person who prefers to live in small places

Which of the following in not a loanword trend from french? a. cooking b. dance c. art d. ranching

Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims that extreme sports should be more highly regulated because they are too dangerous: whether it is a high level of physical exertion, or extra doses of the "fear factor," it is common for extreme athletes to beat at the door of fate. it is these people who tempt their own mortality, while curious onlookers wait anxiously for the outcome, who must be protected from themselves. which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph? a. the closing statement is unsatisfying b. the passage introduces new evidence. c. the thesis is not restated. d. the style is informal and inconsistent.

What is darrow’s main argument and the claims he makes in this excerpt? a. darrow argues that even if the boys are horrible monsters, their deaths will not solve the problems of society; he claims that society wants the boys to be executed because people enjoy watching public executions. b. he argues that the people who should be held responsible for the crime are leopold’s and loeb’s parents since they neglected their sons; he claims that leopold and loeb were jealous of the boy they killed because he had expensive belongings they could not afford. c. darrow argues that the boys should not face the death penalty; he claims they both suffer from mental illnesses that make them unable to tell the difference between a dream and reality. d. he argues that leopold and loeb, particularly dickie loeb, should not be executed; he claims they were teenagers who didn’t have proper adult guidance, so they are not responsible for what they did.