Read the sentences below and then answer the question that follows: In this confusing time, we must work together to untangle the mysteries that face us. Lest they send us into a spiral of unending perplexity, it is our obligation as a community to put our minds to the task.
Which words from the text best demonstrate the author's tone? (5 points)
1. Confusing, untangle, perplexity
2. Work, face, send
3. Unending, community, task
4. Time, lest, spiral

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "rainsford! " screamed the general. "how in god's name did you get here? " "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." the general sucked in his breath and smiled. "i congratulate you," he said. "you have won the game." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." the general made one of his deepest bows. "i see," he said. "splendid! one of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. the other will sleep in this very excellent bed. on guard, rainsford." . . he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided. adrian is writing an essay about "the most dangerous game.” which detail from the excerpt best supports his idea that rainsford is unchanged and still feels that the hunter is justified in killing the hunted? a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided.

Think about the noes story. which fits best on the blank line above?

Which tragic element creates pity and fear in the audience? the triumph of the antagonist the spectacle created by the playwright the downfall of the protagonist the inclusion of the chorus