C is the most often chosen answer. Therefore, select answer choice C.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
In order to help the
student expand his/her knowledge I will help answer the question. This in hope
that the student will get a piece of knowledge that will help him through his
homework or future tests.
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Using context clues in
the paragraph 4: “A couple of decrepit apple-trees grew on the edge of it, and
dropped their scanty and gnarled fruit to feast the squirrels.” The word decrepit means weak.
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so the answer is letter C) weak
I hope it helps,
Regards.
 
 
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silence regarding the past
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
If this is MLA style, then it's B. The book's title is first instead of second.