What is the purpose of the story about the falcon being killed by the owl? A. To show that falcons just aren't as awesome as people make them out to be
B. To show that the murder that took place has knocked nature itself out of order (fair is foul .. and
whatnot)
C. To show that in any battle of birds, you can never underestimate the heart of an owl
D. There is no purpose - 70 year old men tend to just ramble on and on and on and on ...

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?