After his arrival in Britain, Hastings and his interests were largely ignored by the British businessmen. Through this hyperbolic remark by Hastings, Twain tells the reader that English society at the time was generally unsympathetic toward foreigners.
1. B
2. C or B
3. B
4. B
5. D
D - Therefore, a property tax increase is the best way to raise money for school improvements.
The use of the word 'therefore' is an indication that this sentence would be a concluding (or final) sentence, wrapping everything up.
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