1. The word sophistication means "knowledgeable about the world; self-confident." Does the way Anderson describes sophistication on page 7 reflect the actual definition? What is ironic/contradiction about his view of sophistication? 2. Read the last sentence of the story. What do you think is the "thing that makes the mature life of men and women in the modern world possible"?

Which sentence in this excerpt from the time machine suggest that the time travelled will later realize that his assumptions about future society are incorrect

Which is the best paraphrase of the text? the capability of a bicycle makes some people want to go very fast and others to go very slow. as long as you are careful, feel free to ride like the wind. when feeling brave on a bicycle you should ride fast, but when feeling afraid riding slow is wise. if you are unable to coast, it is pointless to even ride. if you’re going to ride a bicycle, you should throw caution to the wind and take over the road, swerving where you like and taking full advantage of your ride. it’s a real joy to be able to ride a bicycle, where you have the choice of going as fast or as slow as you like, using as much courage as you feel like using.

Which of the following most affects macbeth’s character ? a. he has an angry temperament b. he has only a minor title c. he is unhappy in his marriage d.he is offended by his friends