Which best explains why Irving sets "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" in a land of "masks and gondolas"?

A. The setting is symbolic of the idea that a life of quiet study is the ideal pursuit.
B. The setting is symbolic of the idea that innocence cannot be outgrown.
C. The setting is symbolic of the idea that ease and affluence are available to all.
D. The setting is symbolic of the idea that appearances can be deceiving.

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Read the lines from "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."

"Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in darkness calls;"

The imagery in these lines evokes a sense of:

A. laziness
B. fear
C. mystery
D. despair

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Solve for x.
3x = 6x - 2

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Ferdinand and Isabella promoted exploration, and as a result Spain:

A. found itself bankrupt within a few years.
B. broke apart due to internal disagreements.
C. built the first global empire.
D. grew wealthy and conquered England.

Spain, under the rule of Ferdinand and Isabella, promoted exploration in the late 15th century. This led to the support of Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492, which ultimately resulted in the discovery of the New World with its valuable resources like gold and silver mines. Although Spain did not find a direct westward passage to Asia as intended, they established the foundation for building a global empire through their exploration endeavors.

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