Read this sentence from "the cask of amontillado" by edgar allan poe: in painting and gemmary, fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack, but in the matter of old wines he was sincere. what does the word quack likely mean? a) a person who talks loudly and ignorantly b) an unskilled person who claims special knowledge in a specific field c) a person who gossips about friends and acquaintances d) a person who is boastful about very minor accomplishments

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Statistics show that internet usage in the united states has grown from just 41% of households in 2000 to 77% of households in 2010. which of the following best describes how online shopping has added to cultural diffusion in the united states? it encourages people to purchase more than they normally would. it makes news and information about products available in an easy-to-consume format. it has allowed large corporations to expand into new states, creating more jobs. it makes goods more accessible to people who might not normally be able to get them.

The famous quote "the jungle is dark but full of diamonds" could be alluding to death. question 1 options: a) true b) false