Read this excerpt from The First Men in the Moon It is scarcely necessary to go into the details of the speculations that landed me at Lympne, in Kent. Nowadays
even about business transactions there is a strong spice of adventure. I took risks. In these things there is invariably
a certain amount of give and take, and it fell to me finally to do the giving reluctantly enough.
Which conclusion about Mr. Bedford is implied in the quote above?
He took risks in his business transactions
He is willing to try a new adventure
He experienced a business failure
He is reluctant to continue a career in business

In the context of the passage, what does the word torpid mean? b. predatory a. energetic c. dormant d. aquatic

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

What would the tone of the prologue to romeo and juliet be?