What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs? A) Mothers of daughters from poor families often agonize terribly over how their daughters will survive in the world. B) It is universally accepted that all men marry women in order to increase their own fortunes. C) No matter what a man's own desires are, if he is rich, families will claim him for their daughters the moment he enters town. D) While single men with a large fortune are not always known to families, it doesn't take the men long to be universally known. Hint

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Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.

In the story “seventh grade,” victor’s and michael’s hopes and expectations about girls often cause them to a. act in embarrassing ways. b. get into trouble at school. c. struggle with friendships. d. do poorly in their classes.