Read the following passage and answer the question.

he was finding the general a thoughtful and affable host, a true cosmopolite. but there was one small trait of the general's that made rainsford uncomfortable. whenever he looked up from his plate he found the general studying him, appraising him narrowly.

based on the previous passage, what is the most likely definition for affable?
a. considerate and good-natured
b. mean and condescending
c. hurried and efficient
d. slow and sleepy

Make a list of 5 things you need and 5 things that you want

Read the passage below and answer the question. the old man was known for his probity. he was considered incorruptible. using context clues, how would you define the meaning of the word probity in the passage? curiosity drunkenness integrity corruptibility

This thinning would materially change the sound of the drum, evidence that although it might continue to be used for its original purpose of music-making or calling people to arms, it would now do so with a different voice. a musical instrument had become a trophy, and the new carvings were in fact branding, a statement of the north’s political dominance over central africa and of allegiance to islam.the drum had come to khartoum at a critical moment in sudanese history. in an audio version, stressing the word "branding" would do what for the listener? emphasize the word's importance and the idea that followsadd emphasis to the following sentencesignal that something important has just been repeatedadd emphasis to the preceding sentence