It probably contains information on the final exam like the day the exam is, the time the exam is, what you need to bring, what not to bring, rules, how long you'll have to take the test, etc.
The word compressed means flatten by pressure or squeezed.
Due to that, your answer would be Squeezed.
Dropped means to fall
spread is the opposite, meaning to cover a larger area
Scattered is another opposite, meaning to displace in a larger area.
Answer:
The dependent clause follows the independent clause in this sentence, so no comma is needed.
Explanation:
When a dependent clause follows an independent clause, there is not need to include a comma as opposed to when the dependent clause is before the independent clause.
In this case the dependent clause being "because her brother’s stereo was turned up to full volume", follows after the independent clause which is, "Beatrice was unable to concentrate on her project". There is therefore no need to put a comma.
C, the setting is the place and time of story. It just describes the scene, place and date/time of the story. :)