Read the following passage. the courthouse expansion project cost taxpayers more than $2 million to add just six new courtrooms. two of the new rooms are not even being used, due to unfinished electrical work. additionally, the construction was a major inconvenience for three long years. any person who had to visit the courthouse had to deal with loud noises, lots of dust, and detours throughout the building. what is the author’s viewpoint?
a. positive
b. negative
c. neutral

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.