The narrator's description of his father (lines 5-10) primarily serves to A) suggest that Blas Salazar comes from a wealthy family. B) emphasize the success Blas Salazar has had as a pearl dealer. C) explain why the pearls Blas Salazar sells are so hard to acquire. D) describe Blas Salazar physically to make him more vivid

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere

Which sentence contains the central claim in "compulsory voting: an idea whose time has come" by tor hunter?

How do the historical details in this passage support the authors' claim?