Which statement most accurately identifies the theme that the critic is
discussing and the historical context that affects the theme?
O
A. The theme is origins, or "roots," and the historical context is the
background on Tolkien's purpose,
B. The theme is mythology, and the historical context is the
preoccupation with origins and "roots."
O
C. The theme is Greek and Norse mythology, and the historical
context is Tolkien's interest in them.
O
D. The theme is The Lord of the Rings, and the historical context is
the mythology of the Greeks and Norse.

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.

Can someone give me the main topics discussed in english segment 2 dba ( lesson 3.09 )

Meaning to its abbreviation. 1. contraction gr. 2. obsolete as 3. greek pl. 4. anglo-saxon obs. 5. plural g. 6. german ff. 7. that is pron. 8. colloquialism colloq. 9. following i.e. 10. pronoun contr.