Answer:
The first one.
Explanation:
She is as mad as a wet hen.
Answer:
A) that the data presented so far is inconclusive
Explanation:
Ignorance can be much more than a metaphor <em>indicating </em>darkness of the mind--it <em>can</em> be the darkness of the mind. One who is ignorant refuses to believe, accept the truth, or understand their actions. Shakespeare's words can be a universal truth since ignorance is not fiction--it is something that makes up a lot of today's society.
Note: I didn't read Shakespeare, so if there are things you feel need to be included, go ahead and add it. :)
The parts of a passage surrounding an unknown word is the context of the word.