Pedro has written a freak thesis statement for his paper. Which of the following can replace sentence 2 and serve as a more effective thesis for this paper?
Australians are generally known for their willingness to embark on daring adventures, and young Australians are
no exception
Although only sixteen years of age. Jessica made this incredible journey completely unassisted, armed with only
her personal skill and knowledge.
Because of its obvious challenges and dangers, such a trip is not often taken by someone only sixteen years old,
as Jessica was.
She may not have done so if not for her very unusual upbringing.

Which two lines in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that emperor nero was ruthless? each choice is in brackets. [an hour later the shepherd was well on his way to his mountain home, and about the same time the emperor, having received the chaplet of olympia for the incomparable excellence of his performance, was making inquiries with a frowning brow as to who the insolent person might be who had dared to utter such contemptuous criticisms.] [“bring him to me here this instant,” said he, “and let marcus with his knife and branding-iron be in attendance.”] [“rumours! ” cried the angry nero. “what do you mean, arsenius? i tell you that the fellow was an ignorant upstart, with the bearing of a boor and the voice of a peacock.] [i have half a mind to burn their town about their ears so that they may remember my visit.”] [“i conquered! you are mad, arsenius. what do you mean? ”] [it is whispered that for once the great god pan has condescended to measure himself against a mortal.”]