Select all the correct answers.
which two statements from the passage best illustrate the central ideas?
for we know that the study of the stars, though undertaken for selfish reasons
and pursued in the spirit of charlatanry, led at length to physical science, while
the study of dreams has proved as unprofitable as the dreaming of them.
before the dawn of history mankind was engaged in the study of dreaming.
to use professor bergson's striking metaphor, our memories are packed away
under pressure like steam in a boller and the dream is their escape valve.
but the psychologist rarely paid attention to dreams except incidentally in his
study of imagery, association and the speed of thought.
the subject of the significance of dreams, so long ignored, has suddenly become
a matter of energetic study and of flery controversy the world over.

The two statements that illustrate the central ideas are the following: “Before the dawn of history mankind was engaged in the study of dreaming.” And“The subject of the significance of dreams, so long ignored, has suddenly become a matter of energetic study and of fiery controversy the world over.”

Explanation:

The central ideas are the study of dreaming and how ignored this was. This passage explains why dreams could be seen as not very important. However, people have become more conscious about it and now research about dreams has increased.  

the answer is a and b

Explanation:

hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

explanation:

based on the biblical principle proverbs 16: 32, i agree with the author of the passage "better is it that it takes longer to be angry than the strong " to the extent that i share the philosophy that the nobility of heart demonstrates the strength of a person. those who are very proud, get angry easily and show their anger toward others are really weak, but those who are noble and do not constantly obfuscate or contain their feelings of anger, are strong people