Read the following passage:

“it [a toy helicopter] was a light frame of cork and bamboo, covered with paper, which formed two screws, driven in opposite directions by rubber bands under torsion.”

in the above passage, which words give us a clue as to what torsion means?

formed two screws
light frame
covered with paper
driven in opposite directions

Karen often finds that tasks come up unexpectedly during her day, and she has trouble figuring out how to rearrange her schedule because she changes it daily.  what should karen do to prevent these unexpected tasks from disrupting her day

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

What causes cassius to delay killing caesar? a. the crowds around caesar b. a violent storm c. brutus’s reluctance d. the disorganization it the resistance