1. travis’s dialogue with lesperance reveals how upset he is about eckels’ having left the path. this is an example of (1 point)
direct characterization.
indirect characterization.
2. which word below is the best synonym for subliminal? (1 point)
subjective
substandard
subconscious
3. which sentence below uses commas correctly? (1 point)
the safari was expensive, dangerous and exciting.
the travelers saw pterodactyls, bats, and a tyrannosaurus rex.
the beautiful green, and gold, butterfly was dead.

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics