What trait typical of the romantic era is featured in Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle"? ~ A. the emphasis on individual choice B. the emphasis on human optimism C. the emphasis on the beauty of nature D. the emphasis on the importance of society

Which statement from chamberlain's speech to parliament did the least to support his cause? a. "no doubt i shall have plenty of critics who will say that i am guilty of facile optimism . ." b. "the house will remember that when i last addressed them i gave them some account of the godesberg memorandum . ." c. "therefore, it was essential that we should quickly reach a conclusion . ." d. "the relief that our escape from this great peril of war has, i think, everywhere been mingled in this country with a profound feeling of sympathy . ."

Who are the antagonists in the story "ali baba and the 40 thieves", and are they're bad guys?

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