Answer:
B. would have read
Explanation:
Because it's asking what is he saying so I have to be B.
1. Mr. Short's fingers were like ___.
a) ping-pong balls b) little meatballs c) glazed marbles d) light bulbs
MY ANSWER: B.) LITTLE MEATBALLS
2. The ___ makes even the ignorant wise.
a) <span>struggle in meeting b) thirst for knowledge c) ferreting of secrets d) raking of one's brain
MY ANSWER: C) FERRETING OF SECRETS
3. The tailor's wife believes Mrs. Tall married for ___.
a) love b) children c) money d) honor
MY ANSWER: C) MONEY
4. The tailor's wife wants to find a new ___ for Mr. Short.
a) flat b) job c) basket d) wife
MY ANSWER: D.) WIFE</span>
The story the lottery can be considered unrealistic because of the story's setting. it's could happen, it has happened but is it happening today, no.
It essentially means that if you're gonna put yourself in a bad position you should at-least know that what you're doing. It's similar to "if you're gonna lie down with dogs, you're gonna get fleas"
About 340 I hope this helps :)