How was Miller able to convey his point of view about the political atmosphere of his time in The Crucible? A. by creating a parallel between the accused witches and the accused communists
B. by creating mass hysteria to avoid punishment for his controversial views
C. by comparing Joseph McCarthy to a witch
D. by writing about women who were punished for crimes their husbands committed

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?