1. The authors develop the idea that
boredom is good for us in each of the
following ways EXCEPT by
A. explaining how boredom can fuel
creativity and imagination.
B. describing how unpleasant boredom feels.
C. explaining what happens to our brains if
we are never bored.
D. quoting an expert.

there is no passage.

the grass-plot before the jail, in prison lane, on a certain summer morning, not less than two centuries ago, was occupied by a pretty large number of the inhabitants of boston; all with their eyes intently fastened on the iron-clamped oaken door.

— the scarlet letter,

nathaniel hawthorne

''eyes intently fastened''

''iron-clamped oaken door''

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