Question

"So precarious was the position of my hero and my heroine that my first impulse was to stop and buy something, especially since Mini had called to the man."

Precarious most likely means (1 point)
dishonest.
embarrassing.
expensive.
insecure.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

insecure

Answer 3

,So ardent was their need that [the children] were about to fall out of the open door when they saw their father detaching himself from the knot of passengers and drivers standing in the road and making his way back to them."

Ardent most likely means (1 point)
accurate.
heartfelt.
powerful.
sudden.
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Answer 4

heartfelt