Hardly a man takes a half-hour’s nap after dinner, but when he wakes he holds up his head and asks, “what’s the news? ” as if the rest of mankind had stood his sentinels [soldiers].
which best describes the “man” thoreau refers to in the excerpt?
a - he expects others to attend to his needs when he wakes up.
b - he is under constant protection by soldiers.
c - he naps often and is always sleepy.
d - he must have the most up-to-date news at all times.

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What central idea does this passage develop? the impact of fate the integrity of leaders the ruthlessness of power the importance of friendship

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.