It says he wiped his brow, which basically means he wiped his forehead. It sounds like he was running ("had kept a pace or two ahead"). What is wet, and you get while working out? Hint: not rain
1) watched 2) drink 3) went 4) dark 5)asleep 6) build 7) insufficient
B. Asserted Defintion: Assert: Forcefully state a opinion.
This would be the most likely answer, considering that she wants to talk about what she thinks should be done with the crime factor of the city.
The answer is D. This strip mall will not only help me, ladies and gentlemen, but help all other struggling businesses in this difficult economy.
It is a good argument because it goes beyond his personal gain and uses a current problematic to convinve the listeners.