Answer:
The most reasonable plot prediction is that Huck will confidently face his father.
Explanation:
The evidence on the excerpt suggests that something has clicked in Huck and he has encounter a new strenght of mind to face an old conflict. For instance: "I used to be scared of him all the time, he tanned me so much. I reckoned I was scared now, too; but in a minute I see I was mistaken". Huck recognises a fear and a situation with which he is familiar, yet he feels differently. Also: "... but right away after I see I warn't scared of him worth bothring about." This is the realisation that the situation no longer controls him but the other way around, so it is safe to assume that he'll be able to deal with it differently (whereas before he was scared and vulnerable, now he is more determined and confident).
Answer: The replacement word that would best clarify the meaning of "self-respect" is <u>B. confidence</u>.
Explanation: The word "self-respect" is a noun used to refer to the feeling of pride that a person has in himself/herself. In that way, <u>"self-respect" is similar to the word "confidence", which can be defined as the feeling of trust in oneself's abilities or powers</u>. However,<u> "confidence" is more specific and adds clarity</u> to the meaning of "self-respect". In contrast, the words "anger", "honesty" and "passion" are not closely related to "self-respect".
The correct answer is 4: Cassius cannot believe that a weakling like Caesar has become so great. Cassius complains of being forced to bow before Caesar (he "must bend his body If Caesar carelessly but nod on him"), and the fact that Caesar has suffered from fevers and seizures makes his submission to him all the more enraging. Cassius does not believe himself to be less than any other man, much less one who has such weak health.
