The writer wants to replace the underlined word in sentence 10 (reproduced below) with a term that is consistent with the information provided in the sentence and maintains the style and tone of the passage. The territorial wrasses at first reacted aggressively when presented with a mirror in their tank, but over time they developed erratic behavior: dancing and bobbing in front of the mirror, sometimes upside down.

Which of the following choices best accomplishes this goal?

wacky
A

unusual
B

far-out
C

messed-up
D

offbeat

2points which popular story includes the archetype of a character that begins as an underdog, but eventually wins against all odds? o a. the wizard of oz o b. the odyssey o c. the myth of romulus and remus o d. jack and the beanstalk

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

Think about the noes story. which fits best on the blank line above?