32. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space (32) in the following passage. For centuries, Vietnamese Ao Dai has appeared in poetry, literature ___ (27) music. The traditional dress called Ao Dai is long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and ___ (28) over loose pants. Vietnamese women usually wear it, especially on special occasions. Fashion designers have gradually changed the original Ao Dai. They have taken the ___ (29) __from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. Suns, stars, crosses, and stripes have been added to Ao Dai. Lines of poetry are printed __ (30) ___the Ao Dai. Ao Dai looks very stylish nowadays, so Vietnamese women continue ___ (31) this unique dress though modern clothing is ___ (32) ___ convenient.

Yes or no? biology is the study of rocks and minerals.

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful

In 2–3 complete sentences, thoroughly explain the protagonist's main motivation or goal in "the rules of the game"? what does the protagonist want? provide at least two specific details from the text to support your analysis of the protagonist's motivation or goal.