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Match each term or phrase to its corresponding definition within this excerpt from Mark Twain's "The £1,000,000 Bank-Note":
Subsequently, he returned to normal and profusely apologized for his inability to break the banknote, and I couldn’t convince him to handle it. He was eager to gaze at it and continue to do so, unable to satisfy his visual thirst, yet he recoiled from touching it as if it were too sacred for an ordinary person to grasp. I stated:
"I regret any inconvenience, but I must insist. Please exchange it; I have nothing else."
However, he indicated it was no issue; he was more than willing to let the small matter wait until later. I remarked that I might not return to his area for quite some time; yet he insisted it was inconsequential, he could afford to wait, and furthermore, I could obtain anything I wished at any time, allowing the account to remain active indefinitely. He expressed hope that he wasn’t hesitant to trust such a wealthy individual as myself, simply because I enjoyed playful antics in my attire.
A) Small amount
B) Cancellation agreement
C) Ordinary person
D) Exchanging currency
E) Playing pranks
F) Tricks
G) Common belief
H) Youth
breaking the banknote =
ordinary person =
small matter =
playful antics =
Answer:
breaking the banknote -> D. exchanging currency
ordinary person -> C. ordinary individual
small matter -> A. trivial amount
playful antics -> F. tricks
Explanation:
This excerpt features two individuals discussing a large banknote. The narrator desires the other person to "break the banknote," indicating a wish to receive smaller denominations in return. The other individual, however, hesitates to even touch the note, perceiving himself as merely "ordinary clay," unworthy of handling such a significant sum. This substantial amount makes the food the narrator consumed appear to be a mere "small matter" of little significance. Meanwhile, the narrator seems to engage in "playful antics" without malicious intent, showcasing his wealth while still deserving of respect.
