Read the excerpt from "Violets." "Wife, did you ever send me these?"
She raised her great, black eyes to his with a gesture of ineffable disdain, and replied languidly:
"You know very well I can't bear flowers. How could I ever send such sentimental trash to any one? Throw
them in the fire."
And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it
merely fancy on the wife's part, or did the husband really sigh,-a long, quivering breath of remembrance?
Which of the following predictions is most likely based on the theme of lost love in the story?
The husband will realize his unhappiness and begin to live a more honest life.
O The husband will continue to live a dishonest life for the sake of appearances.
O The wife will ask her husband to tell her about the violets and their meaning.
The wife will let go of her anger and profess her enduring love to her husband.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.