Which detail from Brighton Beach Memoirs provides historical context? The playwright includes foods and beverages popular in the 1930s. The playwright includes the names of 1930s baseball players. The playwright includes slang words used often in the 1930s. The playwright includes music and movies popular in the 1930s.

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior