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Question #41
Sir Giles's irritating reserve, not even excused by a word of apology, reached the limits of his endurance. He respectfully protested. `I regret to find, sir,` he said,
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
In context, the words `irritating reserve` in first paragraph is best represented by the word
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
In context, the words `irritating reserve` in first paragraph is best represented by the word
- Aanguish.
- Btolerance.
- Cperturbation.
- Dpatience.
- Elevel of resistance
Correct Answer:
D
When Dennis' patience ran out, he protested.
D
When Dennis' patience ran out, he protested.
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Question #42
Sir Giles's irritating reserve, not even excused by a word of apology, reached the limits of his endurance. He respectfully protested. `I regret to find, sir,` he said,
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
Which selection best describes the overall feeling expressed by Sir Giles in 2nd paragraph?
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
Which selection best describes the overall feeling expressed by Sir Giles in 2nd paragraph?
- AHe appreciates that as a valued employee, Dennis has a right to question his employer.
- BBecause of the right to strike, Dennis is perfectly justified in his query.
- CJust because the employer/employee relationship has deteriorated due to employee rights, an employee still does not have the right to know all that is in an employer's mind even if it doesn't have to do with work specifically.
- DHe is very upset that business is not run as it used to be what with all the changes to appease the employee such as the right to strike, form unions, and have holidays from work.
- EHe is appalled that Dennis would even question him because he is not behind his desk at work.
Correct Answer:
D
It is clear that as a business owner, Sir Giles is not pleased with the current state of affairs as it relates to all of the concessions yielded by employers to employees. Employees now have the right to strike, form unions, and they are given holidays from work, clearly felt by Sir Giles to be the early stages of the absolute decline of commerce as it was once known.
D
It is clear that as a business owner, Sir Giles is not pleased with the current state of affairs as it relates to all of the concessions yielded by employers to employees. Employees now have the right to strike, form unions, and they are given holidays from work, clearly felt by Sir Giles to be the early stages of the absolute decline of commerce as it was once known.
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Question #43
Sir Giles's irritating reserve, not even excused by a word of apology, reached the limits of his endurance. He respectfully protested. `I regret to find, sir,` he said,
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
In context, the word `rebuked` is best represented by:
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
In context, the word `rebuked` is best represented by:
- Acourteously disagreed.
- Bgenuinely dissuaded.
- Cpromptly challenged.
- Dcautiously opposed.
- Esharply reprimanded.
Correct Answer:
E
To ג€rebukeג€ someone is to sharply reprimand them. Although the language used would not be considered particularly cutting today, the language and diction used place this excerpt some years back when conversation was more genteel, and the affront by Sir Giles to Dennis would have been scathing.
E
To ג€rebukeג€ someone is to sharply reprimand them. Although the language used would not be considered particularly cutting today, the language and diction used place this excerpt some years back when conversation was more genteel, and the affront by Sir Giles to Dennis would have been scathing.
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Question #44
Sir Giles's irritating reserve, not even excused by a word of apology, reached the limits of his endurance. He respectfully protested. `I regret to find, sir,` he said,
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
Which selection identifies the device exemplified with `Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted?` last paragraph?
`that I have lost my place in my employer's estimation. The man to whom you confide the superintendence of your clerks and the transaction of your business has,
I venture to think, some claim (under the present circumstances) to be trusted.` The banker was now offended on his side.
`I readily admit your claim,` he answered, `when you are sitting at your desk in my office. But, even in these days of strikes, co-operations, and bank holidays, an employer has one privilege left `" he has not ceased to be a Man, and he has not forfeited a man's right to keep his own secrets. I fail to see anything in my conduct which has given you just reason to complain.`
Dennis, rebuked, made his bow in silence, and withdrew.
Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted? They meant exactly the contrary. He had made up his mind that Sir Giles Mountjoy's motives should, sooner or later, cease to be mysteries to Sir Giles Mountjoy's clerk.
Which selection identifies the device exemplified with `Did these acts of humility mean that he submitted?` last paragraph?
- Acurio
- Bquery
- Csubmission
- Drhetorical question
- Eobviate information
Correct Answer:
D
The question asked that there is already a known answer to is considered rhetorical as it is unnecessary and usually used in literature for effect.
D
The question asked that there is already a known answer to is considered rhetorical as it is unnecessary and usually used in literature for effect.
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Question #45
The spring is fairly with us now. Outside my laboratory window the great chestnut-tree is all covered with the big, glutinous, gummy buds, some of which have already begun to break into little green shuttlecocks. As you walk down the lanes you are conscious of the rich, silent forces of nature working all around you. The wet earth smells fruitful and luscious. Green shoots are peeping out everywhere. The twigs are stiff with their sap; and the moist, heavy English air is laden with a faintly resinous perfume. Buds in the hedges, lambs beneath them `" everywhere the work of reproduction going forward!
I can see it without, and I can feel it within. We also have our spring when the little arterioles dilate, the lymph flows in a brisker stream, the glands work harder, winnowing and straining. Every year nature readjusts the whole machine. I can feel the ferment in my blood at this very moment, and as the cool sunshine pours through my window I could dance about in it like a gnat. So I should, only that Charles Sadler would rush upstairs to know what the matter was. Besides, I must remember that I am Professor Gilroy. An old professor may afford to be natural, but when fortune has given one of the first chairs in the university to a man of four- and-thirty he must try and act the part consistently.
In context, the word `glutinous` most nearly means?
I can see it without, and I can feel it within. We also have our spring when the little arterioles dilate, the lymph flows in a brisker stream, the glands work harder, winnowing and straining. Every year nature readjusts the whole machine. I can feel the ferment in my blood at this very moment, and as the cool sunshine pours through my window I could dance about in it like a gnat. So I should, only that Charles Sadler would rush upstairs to know what the matter was. Besides, I must remember that I am Professor Gilroy. An old professor may afford to be natural, but when fortune has given one of the first chairs in the university to a man of four- and-thirty he must try and act the part consistently.
In context, the word `glutinous` most nearly means?
- Ahungry.
- Bfertile.
- Csticky.
- Dlarge.
- Ebloated.
Correct Answer:
C
The context clue here is just next door. ג€Gummy budsג€ is a continuation of the description began with ג€glutinousג€ and as we are generally given to know that something ג€gummyג€ is sticky.
C
The context clue here is just next door. ג€Gummy budsג€ is a continuation of the description began with ג€glutinousג€ and as we are generally given to know that something ג€gummyג€ is sticky.
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Question #46
The spring is fairly with us now. Outside my laboratory window the great chestnut-tree is all covered with the big, glutinous, gummy buds, some of which have already begun to break into little green shuttlecocks. As you walk down the lanes you are conscious of the rich, silent forces of nature working all around you. The wet earth smells fruitful and luscious. Green shoots are peeping out everywhere. The twigs are stiff with their sap; and the moist, heavy English air is laden with a faintly resinous perfume. Buds in the hedges, lambs beneath them `" everywhere the work of reproduction going forward!
I can see it without, and I can feel it within. We also have our spring when the little arterioles dilate, the lymph flows in a brisker stream, the glands work harder, winnowing and straining. Every year nature readjusts the whole machine. I can feel the ferment in my blood at this very moment, and as the cool sunshine pours through my window I could dance about in it like a gnat. So I should, only that Charles Sadler would rush upstairs to know what the matter was. Besides, I must remember that I am Professor Gilroy. An old professor may afford to be natural, but when fortune has given one of the first chairs in the university to a man of four- and-thirty he must try and act the part consistently.
In 1st paragraph, the word `lambs` is an example of which device?
I can see it without, and I can feel it within. We also have our spring when the little arterioles dilate, the lymph flows in a brisker stream, the glands work harder, winnowing and straining. Every year nature readjusts the whole machine. I can feel the ferment in my blood at this very moment, and as the cool sunshine pours through my window I could dance about in it like a gnat. So I should, only that Charles Sadler would rush upstairs to know what the matter was. Besides, I must remember that I am Professor Gilroy. An old professor may afford to be natural, but when fortune has given one of the first chairs in the university to a man of four- and-thirty he must try and act the part consistently.
In 1st paragraph, the word `lambs` is an example of which device?
- Aallusion
- Bforeshadowing
- Cflashback
- Dmetaphor
- Esimile
Correct Answer:
D
This is a fairly straightforward metaphor wherein ג€lambsג€ refers not to the literal ewe under one year of age, but a young plant.
D
This is a fairly straightforward metaphor wherein ג€lambsג€ refers not to the literal ewe under one year of age, but a young plant.
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Question #47
The spring is fairly with us now. Outside my laboratory window the great chestnut-tree is all covered with the big, glutinous, gummy buds, some of which have already begun to break into little green shuttlecocks. As you walk down the lanes you are conscious of the rich, silent forces of nature working all around you. The wet earth smells fruitful and luscious. Green shoots are peeping out everywhere. The twigs are stiff with their sap; and the moist, heavy English air is laden with a faintly resinous perfume. Buds in the hedges, lambs beneath them `" everywhere the work of reproduction going forward!
I can see it without, and I can feel it within. We also have our spring when the little arterioles dilate, the lymph flows in a brisker stream, the glands work harder, winnowing and straining. Every year nature readjusts the whole machine. I can feel the ferment in my blood at this very moment, and as the cool sunshine pours through my window I could dance about in it like a gnat. So I should, only that Charles Sadler would rush upstairs to know what the matter was. Besides, I must remember that I am Professor Gilroy. An old professor may afford to be natural, but when fortune has given one of the first chairs in the university to a man of four- and-thirty he must try and act the part consistently.
What can be inferred by the narrator's choice of words, `gnat` 2nd paragraph to describe his dance?
I can see it without, and I can feel it within. We also have our spring when the little arterioles dilate, the lymph flows in a brisker stream, the glands work harder, winnowing and straining. Every year nature readjusts the whole machine. I can feel the ferment in my blood at this very moment, and as the cool sunshine pours through my window I could dance about in it like a gnat. So I should, only that Charles Sadler would rush upstairs to know what the matter was. Besides, I must remember that I am Professor Gilroy. An old professor may afford to be natural, but when fortune has given one of the first chairs in the university to a man of four- and-thirty he must try and act the part consistently.
What can be inferred by the narrator's choice of words, `gnat` 2nd paragraph to describe his dance?
- AHe is a man small in stature representing the size of a gnat.
- BHe is agile as are the physical characteristics of a gnat.
- CHe feels new as a gnat that has just been born in the spring.
- DHis dance would replicate the giddy, erratic flight pattern of the gnat.
- EAs a gnat is drawn to light, so is he drawn to the sunlight pouring through his window.
Correct Answer:
D
Here, the narrator is metaphorically speaking. As gnats don't dance per se, they do fly erratically, and his dance would be just as unpredictable in form and grace.
D
Here, the narrator is metaphorically speaking. As gnats don't dance per se, they do fly erratically, and his dance would be just as unpredictable in form and grace.
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Question #48
Also the Emperor became more and more excited with curiosity, and with great suspense one awaited the hour, when according to mask-law, each masked guest must make himself known. This moment came, but although all other unmasked; the secret knight still refused to allow his features to be seen, till at last the
Queen driven by curiosity, and vexed at the obstinate refusal; commanded him to open his Vizier.
He opened it, and none of the high ladies and knights knew him. But from the crowded spectators, two officials advanced, who recognized the black dancer, and horror and terror spread in the saloon, as they said who the supposed knight was. It was the executioner of Bergen. But glowing with rage, the King commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown. The culpable threw himself at the Emperor, and said:
`Indeed I have heavily sinned against all noble guests assembled here, but most heavily against you my sovereign and my queen. The Queen is insulted by my haughtiness equal to treason, but no punishment even blood, will not be able to wash out the disgrace, which you have suffered by me. Therefore oh King! allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done. Draw your sword and knight me, then I will throw down my gauntlet, to everyone who dares to speak disrespectfully of my king.`
The phrase `and horror and terror spread in the saloon` qualifies as what device?
Queen driven by curiosity, and vexed at the obstinate refusal; commanded him to open his Vizier.
He opened it, and none of the high ladies and knights knew him. But from the crowded spectators, two officials advanced, who recognized the black dancer, and horror and terror spread in the saloon, as they said who the supposed knight was. It was the executioner of Bergen. But glowing with rage, the King commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown. The culpable threw himself at the Emperor, and said:
`Indeed I have heavily sinned against all noble guests assembled here, but most heavily against you my sovereign and my queen. The Queen is insulted by my haughtiness equal to treason, but no punishment even blood, will not be able to wash out the disgrace, which you have suffered by me. Therefore oh King! allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done. Draw your sword and knight me, then I will throw down my gauntlet, to everyone who dares to speak disrespectfully of my king.`
The phrase `and horror and terror spread in the saloon` qualifies as what device?
- Amockery
- Ballusion
- Cmetaphor
- Dhyperbole
- Elitotes
Correct Answer:
D
The device of ג€hyperboleג€ or overstatement is the device used here by the writer to give a sense of the egregious affront made to the court.
D
The device of ג€hyperboleג€ or overstatement is the device used here by the writer to give a sense of the egregious affront made to the court.
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Question #49
Also the Emperor became more and more excited with curiosity, and with great suspense one awaited the hour, when according to mask-law, each masked guest must make himself known. This moment came, but although all other unmasked; the secret knight still refused to allow his features to be seen, till at last the
Queen driven by curiosity, and vexed at the obstinate refusal; commanded him to open his Vizier.
He opened it, and none of the high ladies and knights knew him. But from the crowded spectators, two officials advanced, who recognized the black dancer, and horror and terror spread in the saloon, as they said who the supposed knight was. It was the executioner of Bergen. But glowing with rage, the King commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown. The culpable threw himself at the Emperor, and said:
`Indeed I have heavily sinned against all noble guests assembled here, but most heavily against you my sovereign and my queen. The Queen is insulted by my haughtiness equal to treason, but no punishment even blood, will not be able to wash out the disgrace, which you have suffered by me. Therefore oh King! allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done. Draw your sword and knight me, then I will throw down my gauntlet, to everyone who dares to speak disrespectfully of my king.`
All of the following would qualify to support the secret knight being labeled a `criminal` 1st paragraph EXCEPT:
Queen driven by curiosity, and vexed at the obstinate refusal; commanded him to open his Vizier.
He opened it, and none of the high ladies and knights knew him. But from the crowded spectators, two officials advanced, who recognized the black dancer, and horror and terror spread in the saloon, as they said who the supposed knight was. It was the executioner of Bergen. But glowing with rage, the King commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown. The culpable threw himself at the Emperor, and said:
`Indeed I have heavily sinned against all noble guests assembled here, but most heavily against you my sovereign and my queen. The Queen is insulted by my haughtiness equal to treason, but no punishment even blood, will not be able to wash out the disgrace, which you have suffered by me. Therefore oh King! allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done. Draw your sword and knight me, then I will throw down my gauntlet, to everyone who dares to speak disrespectfully of my king.`
All of the following would qualify to support the secret knight being labeled a `criminal` 1st paragraph EXCEPT:
- Ahe was executioner of Bergen.
- Bhe disobeyed the mask-law.
- Che was physically in the saloon.
- Dhe represented himself as a knight.
- Ehe danced and fraternized with royalty.
Correct Answer:
A
The job of executioner was not criminal; in fact it was a position required to obey the execution of the law.
A
The job of executioner was not criminal; in fact it was a position required to obey the execution of the law.
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Question #50
Also the Emperor became more and more excited with curiosity, and with great suspense one awaited the hour, when according to mask-law, each masked guest must make himself known. This moment came, but although all other unmasked; the secret knight still refused to allow his features to be seen, till at last the
Queen driven by curiosity, and vexed at the obstinate refusal; commanded him to open his Vizier.
He opened it, and none of the high ladies and knights knew him. But from the crowded spectators, two officials advanced, who recognized the black dancer, and horror and terror spread in the saloon, as they said who the supposed knight was. It was the executioner of Bergen. But glowing with rage, the King commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown. The culpable threw himself at the Emperor, and said:
`Indeed I have heavily sinned against all noble guests assembled here, but most heavily against you my sovereign and my queen. The Queen is insulted by my haughtiness equal to treason, but no punishment even blood, will not be able to wash out the disgrace, which you have suffered by me. Therefore oh King! allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done. Draw your sword and knight me, then I will throw down my gauntlet, to everyone who dares to speak disrespectfully of my king.`
In context, the word `culpable` (end of 2nd paragraph) is best represented by:
Queen driven by curiosity, and vexed at the obstinate refusal; commanded him to open his Vizier.
He opened it, and none of the high ladies and knights knew him. But from the crowded spectators, two officials advanced, who recognized the black dancer, and horror and terror spread in the saloon, as they said who the supposed knight was. It was the executioner of Bergen. But glowing with rage, the King commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown. The culpable threw himself at the Emperor, and said:
`Indeed I have heavily sinned against all noble guests assembled here, but most heavily against you my sovereign and my queen. The Queen is insulted by my haughtiness equal to treason, but no punishment even blood, will not be able to wash out the disgrace, which you have suffered by me. Therefore oh King! allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done. Draw your sword and knight me, then I will throw down my gauntlet, to everyone who dares to speak disrespectfully of my king.`
In context, the word `culpable` (end of 2nd paragraph) is best represented by:
- Afaker.
- Bimposter.
- Cscoundrel.
- Doffender.
- Ecriminal.
Correct Answer:
E
Context clues are found in the preceding sentence as the command was given to seize the ג€criminal.ג€ In context then, ג€culpableג€ means criminal.
E
Context clues are found in the preceding sentence as the command was given to seize the ג€criminal.ג€ In context then, ג€culpableג€ means criminal.
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