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The simple predicate is "was hoping", but the compound predicate is "was hoping to stay at the lakeside hotel during her visit," so the answer is C.
The bullwhip effect is a distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts result in inefficiencies in the supply chain. (Got this off from Wikipedia)
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2. Plot
3. Theme
4. Characterization
5. Setting
6. Symbolism
7. Dynamic Character
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