Answer:
A "Although the ruler of a small nation, King Leopold had deep pockets and an obsessive desire to own an empire." (Paragraph 5)
C "Leopold determined the nature of its administration, and Leopold was the principal recipient of such profits as accrued from the undertaking." (Paragraph
Explanation:
Part A's answer is option A.
King Leopold had an obsessive desire to own an empire which is why he wanted the African territory of the Congo.
He believed that the wealth the country possessed was wasted on the African inhabitants which was why he ruled the country and determined the nature of its administration personally and any profits that came from the Congo went to him first.
Observation is a very important part of science. It lets us see the results of an experiment, even if they are not the results we expect. It lets us see unexpected things around us that might stimulate our curiosity, leading to new experiments. Even more important than observation is accurate observation. Often, our eyes and our brains play tricks on us, letting us see what we expect to see, instead of what is actually there.
Answer:
OC. Effort can lead to passion and caring.
Explanation:
In the given story, Marcus had already given up on everything. He felt he lacks motivation, and simply refused to care anymore. And going to junior college doesn't appeal to him at all.
But with the arrival of Shelby, Marcus felt a newfound interest. Observing how much the strange girl reads and is passionate about books that even he has no idea about, Marcus realizes that passion is formed and not something that one is born with. He discovers that one's efforts build passion and with that, comes the rest.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
