Please give me the correct answer. Only answer if you're very good at English. How did the public library give the author hope?

Myers went to the library to blank. There he could spend his time blank, which helped save him from despair.

1st blank :stay warm, find peace, or get advice

2nd blank : writing stories, reading literature, or organizing books ​

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics