Frenchman Patrick Eldinger is often thought of as the master of rock free- climbing. No rock face was left unconquered by Eldinget, and he's often
said to be the person most responsible for creating enough interest in free-
climbing to start the artificial indoor rock-climbing craze. He became a
national sensation in France when he managed to scale the 1,500-foot
vertical cliffs of the Verdon Gorge, the French "Grand Canyon."
However, if you're looking to see Patrick as he engages in his next free-
climbing feat, you're sadly out luck. You see, Patrick Eldinger died in
December of 2012 after falling down the stairs in his own home.
1. What is the situational irony in the story?
2. How does the surprise ending make the irony stronger?

Which lines from the passage suggest that macbeth is honorable, courageous, and well liked by his peers?

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

Why does a coyote decide to take care of bill and if you need the story’s name it is pecos bill