Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950 William Faulkner

What does the term "Agony" mean?

• Extreme physical or mental pain or suffering

• A state of happiness

• A feeling of excitement

• A sense of calmness

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Which term describes "Severe mental or emotional distress or suffering"?

• Anguish

• Compassion

• Verities

• Ephemeral

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Which word means "Lasting for a very short time; temporary or fleeting"?

• Pinnacle

• Ephemeral

• Commensurate

• Anguish

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What does "Compassion" mean?

• A feeling of deep sadness

• A temporary state

• A fundamental truth

• Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

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What is an example of something "Ephemeral"?

• A mountain peak

• A lifelong friendship

• The beauty of cherry blossoms

• A fundamental truth

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What does "Commensurate" mean in the context of salary?

• Matching in size, extent, or duration; proportionate

• A temporary state

• A fundamental truth

• Severe mental distress

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What is an example of "Verities" discussed in the text?

• The beauty of cherry blossoms

• The verities of human nature

• The pinnacle of a career

• The agony of a runner

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What is an example of "Anguish" given in the text?

• The family felt deep anguish when they lost their home in the fire

• The runner was in agony after twisting her ankle

• The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral

• Reaching the pinnacle of her career

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What is the meaning of "Immortal"?

• To suffer through something difficult

• To live or last forever; never dying or decaying

• To show great compassion

• To be victorious

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Which word is defined as "sympathetic concern for the sufferings of others"?

• Endure

• Prevail

• Immortal

• Compassion

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