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The Donner party made a _________ choice to try to cross the
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The Donner party made a _________ choice to try to cross the Rockies too late in the season, and they paid dearly for that dangerous decision.
| Blank (i) |
| (A) prudent |
| (B) parlous |
| (C) suicidal |
| (D) semiotic |
| (E) providential |
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Parlous.
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Re: The Donner party made a _________ choice to try to cross the
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The correct answer must match “dangerous.” Note: suicidal is too extreme and not indicated by the sentence. (Even if you know what eventually happened to the Donner party, don’t use outside information!)
Parlous.
The correct answer must match “dangerous.” Note: suicidal is too extreme and not indicated by the sentence. (Even if you know what eventually happened to the Donner party, don’t use outside information!)
Parlous.
Re: The Donner party made a _________ choice to try to cross the
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