1. Which of the following statements best describes a central idea of the text?
O A Diplomacy is rarely effective in maintaining
international alliances and preventing
conflict.
B There are a variety of diplomatic tools that
country can use to achieve foreign policy
goals.
O C Threats and sanctions are the best ways of
getting what a nation wants.
D Foreign policy depends on consistent
responses to the behavior of other leaders.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.