What were england's main motives for exploring and colonizing america? a. defeating french military and trading outposts b. learning about new types of animals and plants c. converting native americans to protestantism d. creating wealth and building model societies

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior