READING 1 / QUICK QUIZ

When Boldness Becomes Self-Regard

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1What does audacity describe about the opening?A. A bold willingness to take a conspicuous creative risk.B. A complete lack of awareness that an audience will be present.C. A refusal to depart from any familiar performance routine.D. A guarantee that every audience suggestion will produce a successful poem.

2Presuming to control an event without any assigned authority shows _____.A. diffidenceB. temerityC. restraintD. deference

3Which demand most clearly shows effrontery in the incident?A. Ask politely whether an unoccupied seat is available.B. Demand payment as compensation for a free seat because it was not prestigious enough.C. Decline a free seat with thanks because the visitor cannot stay.D. Explain a genuine access need and request suitable seating.

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