A man is about to go on a date for the first time in 20 years. Before now, he had been in a long-term relationship, which has sadly come to an end. He just got too distracted by work, by friends, by everything except what he needed to focus on most. She became like a ghost around the house, a silent presence haunting the space they lived in, but otherwise preoccupied with her own ethereal concerns. He blames himself. Maybe he doesn't deserve to find love. Maybe he isn't suited to be in a relationship. He stops just short of stepping into the restaurant where his date is waiting for him. Finally, he decides to call his ex to ask her for advice. He always felt stronger with her in the picture, though he took her for granted until now. He needs just a little bit of that strength again. Which statement is a plausible theme in this story?A. More often than not, evil comes dressed in the guise of goodness. B.A man decides to call his ex of all people for advice on dating. C.People who are willing to grow do deserve second chances. D.Love at first sight does exist, and it can be a wonderful experience.

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Read the excerpt from julius caesar, act 1, scene 1. marullus. wherefore rejoice? what conquest brings he home? what tributaries follow him to rome to grace in captive bonds his chariot wheels? you blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless35 things! o, you hard hearts, you cruel men of rome, knew you not pompey? many a time and oft have you climbed up to walls and battlements, to towers and windows, yea, to chimney-tops, your infants in your arms, and there have sat40 the livelong day, with patient expectation, to see great pompey pass the streets of rome. which summary of the passage is the best? marullus asks a lot of questions, such as, “why celebrate? what has caesar done? who is following him to rome? don’t you remember pompey? ” then he says that everyone is cruel because they do not remember pompey. they forget how they praised him and would climb to the highest places, carrying their children, just to catch a glimpse of him. marullus regrets that the people are celebrating caesar and is insulted that they forgot how they used to praise pompey. marullus thinks that the people should celebrate caesar the way they used to celebrate pompey, and that they should be in awe of caesar’s greatness. marullus remembers how the people climbed walls, battlements, towers, windows, and even chimney tops to see the great pompey.