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3) Nicole was turned off when Todd, her date, started picking
his teeth with a toothpick during dinner.
a) left the room
b) became interested
c) lost all interest

4) According to conventional wisdom, you shouldn’t ask about
salary on your first interview.
a) accepted beliefs
b) outdated beliefs
c) smart people

5) Ted had to perform his music before one of the most im-
portant talent agents in the country. It’s not surprising that he
was a nervous wreck.
a) confident
b) very worried
c) exhausted

6) Girls cheered and blew kisses whenever Ted performed his
music. Amber worried that he’d get a big head.
a) get a headache
b) become arrogant
c) find a new girlfriend

7) People keep telling Fred that he looks like a basket case.
Maybe it’s because he hasn’t slept in weeks.
a) really great
b) angry
c) terrible

8) Do you have a headache? Here, take two aspirin. That should
do the trick.
a) make you feel better
b) perform magic
c) make you feel worse

ANSWERS TO LESSON 15, p. 164

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