Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.They decided to leave the cabin in the mountains because there was not enough there to get them through the winter.The appearance of his home contrasted with his easygoing personality.The alchemist tried to the iron into gold. The town was so that no one had heard of it.

In the alchemist's den that was Edison's workshop, where tools lay scattered like stars in the night, he toiled. He was a maestro in a silent orchestra, seeking to coax melody from mayhem, aiming to create a light without the need of oil or gas. His journey, though littered with trials, was fueled by an unwavering resolve to pierce the unknown. Before him lay a prototype, not merely an object but a harbinger of dawn in Edison's eyes. Though incomplete, it was the silhouette of a dream yet to be fully illuminated. Each bulb failure, to him, was not a defeat but a beacon guiding him closer to his magnum opus. Edison, a comet destined to leave an indelible streak across history's canvas, was consumed by an insatiable hunger to engrave his name in the annals of time. He envisioned a future illuminated by his ingenuity, turning deaf ears to the chorus of doubts. Resolutely, he navigated the labyrinth of innovation, each experiment a thread in the fabric of his quest. The search for the perfect filament was arduous, yet the vision of success rendered the toil sweet. As night cloaked the world, Edison, a vessel of exhaustion, succumbed to slumber, his dreams ablaze with visions of a world illuminated by his perseverance.Q 21.   From the phrase "succumbed to slumber," what can be inferred about Edison's state?a)  He willingly went to sleep after a successful day.b)  He chose to sleep as a form of escapism.c)  He deliberately entered a state of sleep to find solace in his dreams.d)  He was overtaken by sleep against his conscious will.

In the alchemist's den that was Edison's workshop, where tools lay scattered like stars in the night, he toiled. He was a maestro in a silent orchestra, seeking to coax melody from mayhem, aiming to create a light without the need of oil or gas. His journey, though littered with trials, was fueled by an unwavering resolve to pierce the unknown. Before him lay a prototype, not merely an object but a harbinger of dawn in Edison's eyes. Though incomplete, it was the silhouette of a dream yet to be fully illuminated. Each bulb failure, to him, was not a defeat but a beacon guiding him closer to his magnum opus. Edison, a comet destined to leave an indelible streak across history's canvas, was consumed by an insatiable hunger to engrave his name in the annals of time. He envisioned a future illuminated by his ingenuity, turning deaf ears to the chorus of doubts. Resolutely, he navigated the labyrinth of innovation, each experiment a thread in the fabric of his quest. The search for the perfect filament was arduous, yet the vision of success rendered the toil sweet. As night cloaked the world, Edison, a vessel of exhaustion, succumbed to slumber, his dreams ablaze with visions of a world illuminated by his perseverance.Q 22.   What does the word 'magnum opus' as used in the passage, mean?a)  A large-scale musical composition.b)  An inventor's greatest creation.c)  A significant scientific discovery.d)  The final work before retirement

Why does Fortunato go to the catacombs with Montresor?Group of answer choicesTo attend a meeting of the MasonsTo seek revenge against MontresorTo prove he knows wineTo find peace and quiet

Everything was still swathed in shadows as Demetrio Macias began his descent to the bottom of the ravine. Between rocks striped with huge eroded cracks, and a squarely cut wall, with the river flowing below, a narrow ledge along the steep incline served as a mountain trail.     "They'll surely find me now," he mused. "It's a good thing they know nothing about the trails and paths up here. . . . . But if they got someone from Moyahua to guide them . . . " He left the thought unfinished. "All the men from Limon or Santa Rosa or the other nearby ranches are on our side: they wouldn't try to trail us. That cacique who's chased and run me ragged over these hills, is at Mohayua now; he'd give his eyeteeth to capture me."     At dawn, he approached the pit of the canyon. Here, he lay on the rocks and fell asleep.2Select the correct answer.How does the author develop the character in this excerpt? A. through the character’s thoughts B. through the character’s language  C. through the character’s actions  D. through the character’s appearance

.Describe the manner in which Dantes planned his escape from the prison?