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Based on context clues, what is the best definition of pinnace as used in this passage from Drake's Great Armada by Captain Walter Bigge? The General caused the Vice-Admiral to go with the pinnaces well manned to see what they were; who upon sight of the said pinnaces approaching near unto them, abandoned for the most part all their ships, being Frenchmen, laden all with salt, and bound homewards into France.

Aa type of sword
Ba type of sail
Ca type of compass
Da type of boat

Which answer choice best summarizes the worldview expressed in Naturalist writings?

ANature is benevolent and human beings are essentially good.
BThe world is a violent place and human beings are victims of forces beyond their control.
CThe world is ordered by a divine being and people's fates are predetermined.
DHuman beings are born with basic rights and governments derive their power from the will of the people.

Which answer choice best states the types of characters and conflicts commonly addressed by Realist and Naturalist writers?

Aroyal or noble characters who face a series of mysterious tests
Bone-dimensional characters who face symbolic conflicts
Cheroic characters who triumph against all odds
Bordinary characters who face realistic conflicts