In act 5, why does hippolyta believe the lovers' story of their time in the forest? a. she believes the women because she's a queen. b. the lovers' stories all match. c. she wants to oppose egeus. d. she wants to defend the lovers.

The reversalists continue their labors, confident that they will one day construct an engine that generates more compression than it uses, a perpetual power source that will restore to the universe its lost vigor. which theme is best supported by the excerpt? a. scientific study requires dedication and perseverance. b. people will always look for a way to achieve immortality. c. death must always be endured alone. d. change is difficult to accept but beneficial if embraced.