1. His collection of paintings ARE valuable and rare.
2. The flight of the stair to the temple IS under repair.
3. The internet PROVIDES a wealth of information for the users.
4. A fleet of antique cars PASS by the road every Sunday morning.
5. This string of pearls COSTS a lot of money.
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In the 19th century, Realism in France is often mistaken as literary movement because they felt that it laid too much truth specially on external reality. Meanwhile, America needed a type of literature that would explain what was happening to their society. American writers then turned to what is termed as modernism. The influence of realism and naturalismin the 19th century and their truthful illustration of American life and people was shown in post World War I modernism.
Through reading Malamud's story you can realize that, while Sobel loves to read, he doesn't believe much in education as a means to better his life. Feld is a strong believer of this, which he demonstrates with his actions and approach to work when he offers Sobel more money if he comes back to work with him. Therefore, your best answer is option C.