Read the following lines from The Early History of the Airplane. "It was not till several months had passed, and every phase of the problem had been thrashed over and over, that the various reactions began to untangle themselves."

What words indicate a tone of frustration?

several months, problem, thrashed
thrashed, untangle
every phase, thrashed, reactions
several months, every phase

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility