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What Are the Books Similar to Pride and Prejudice? Pride and Prejudice is one of Jane Austen’s best-known books. It is considered classic English literature. Little Women and Jane Eyre are two novels that were written within the same creative era. These cover the same themes and belong to the same genre. Jane Eyre is…

When Polonius Says, “Brevity Is the Soul of Wit,” Why Is It Ironic? Characters in the play Hamlet such as Polonius have speeches that are too long to be considered brief. He repeats himself and is nearly incessantly talkative and detailed. His statement that “brevity is the soul of wit” is therefore in conflict with…

Why does Iago hate Othello? The hate of Iago In William Shakespeare’s play Othello, Iago’s hatred for Othello and Cassio drives his acts instead of his “evil nature.” Iago is well-known for his heinous deeds, which led to the deaths of Emilia, Othello, and Desdemona. But the things that those around him did made him…

Prior to receiving your motorcycle license you must: a)Show proof of successfully completing the motorcycle education course b)Prove that you have all of the required safety gear c)Show written proof of successfully completing a full physical examination d)Have a driving record that shows no violations Answer. The correct options are: a and d. 1. In…

Which of the following is a reinstatement condition? a) proof of insurability b) changes in the insuring clause c) premium increase d) premium decrease Answer. a) proof of insurability A policy reinstatement condition means that certain conditions must be fulfilled to get insurance coverage back after it was terminated or did not pay a premium…

Which of these needs is satisfied by adjustable life insurance? A)insureds need for level premiums B)insureds need for flexible premiums C)insureds need for nonforfeiture options D)insureds need for level death benefits Answer. B)insureds need for flexible premiums Adjustable life coverage, which is otherwise called universal life insurance, is meant to provide the insurer the opportunity…

The most important thing in backing a motor vehicle is: A. Looking forward carefully B. Looking to the right carefully C. Looking to the left carefully D. Looking back carefully Answer. D. Looking back carefully First of all, in the process of reversing a vehicle, the right thing to do is check your behind up…

CVP analysis relies on all of the following assumptions except: a. mixed costs can be used b. inventory levels do not change c. sales mix is constant d. costs must be linear within the relevant range Answer.a. mixed costs can be used Cost Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis, explains the linkage of costs, revenue and profit. Its…

Which of the following statements about hunting is true? a) Regulated hunting has led to the extinction of several North American animals. b) Hunting is an effective wildlife management tool. c) Excessive hunting causes edge effect. d) Hunters spend less time, money, and effort on wildlife conservation than other groups. Answer. b) Hunting is an…

a variable annuity has which of the following characteristics A) Guaranteed rate of return during accumulation period B) Investment risk assumed by the insurance company C) Fixed payment amount during payout period D) Investment risk assumed by contract owner   Answer. D) Investment risk assumed by contract owner A variable annuity is an insurance type…