1. PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? O A It takes time and study for people to develop an appreciation for
Shakespeare's unique storytelling style.
B Shakespeare's plays have captured the attention and admiration of
people from all over the world for centuries.
OC The popularity of Shakespeare's work has risen and fallen over the
centuries, depending on which famous actors perform the plays,
OD While Shakespeare is still taught in schools, his plays and poetry are
considered old-fashioned and are no longer interesting to modern
audiences

Excerpt from an enemy of the people henrik ibsen mrs. stockmann. (turns to the hall door, listening.) i expect that is mr. hovstad coming. billing. very likely. (peter stockmann comes in. he wears an overcoat and his official hat, and carries a stick.) peter stockmann. good evening, katherine. mrs. stockmann (coming forward into the sitting-room). ah, good evening--is it you? how good of you to come up and see us! peter stockmann. i happened to be passing, and into the dining-room). but you have company with you, i see. mrs. stockmann (a little embarrassed). oh, no--it was quite by chance he came in. (hurriedly.) won't you come in and have something, too? peter stockmann. i! no, you. good gracious--hot meat at night! not with my digestion, when peter stockmann enters, what does his physical appearance to reveal about his character?