Joe Louis was -------fighter: he inspired fear in many of his opponents.

(A) a serene

(B) an impetuous

(C) an insipid

(D) a malleable

(E) a redoubtable

The students (a) have discovered that (b) theycan address issues more effectively (c)throughletter-writing campaigns (d) and not through public demonstrations. (e) No error

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

Because King Philip's desire to make Spain the dominant power in sixteenth-century Europe ran counter to Queen Elizabeth's insistence on autonomy for England, -------was -------.

(A) reconciliation . . assured

(B) warfare . . avoidable

(C) ruination . . impossible

(D) conflict . . inevitable

(E) diplomacy . . simple

(a) After hours of futile debate, the committee has decided (b) to postponefurther discussion (c) of the resolution until (d) their next meeting. ( e) No error

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

There is no doubt that Larry is a genuine ------- : he excels at telling stories that fascinate his listeners.

(A) braggart

(B) dilettante

(C) pilferer

(D) prevaricator

(E) raconteur