Read this parable: Bert had never fought in a duel before, but he liked to challenge
people to a duel to get his way. No one ever accepted his
challenge, however, because they were afraid. They just gave Bert
whatever he wanted instead. Finally, Bert challenged a stranger
to a duel, not knowing that the stranger was a master duelist. The
stranger accepted the challenge, which shocked Bert. He ran
away crying and lost everyone's respect.
What is the most likely moral of this parable?
A. Honor is more important than life.
B. Don't play a game you aren't prepared to lose.
DC. Never pick a fight with someone stronger than you.
OD D. Duels are an outdated and barbaric custom

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.