Excerpt from The Invisible Man H. G. Wells

The stranger, muffled in hat, coat, gloves, and wrapper, came out impatiently to meet Fearenside's cart, while Hall was having a word or so of gossip preparatory to helping bring them in.

Which is the BEST meaning for muffled as it is used in the selected sentence?

Question 2 options:

missed

dropped

hidden

stifled

As it is used in section 1, what does unctuous mean? a) greasy or soapy b) soft or fragile c) traditional or elite d) hypocritical or insincere

Janine studies to improve her math skills

From “the raven” by edgar allan poe but the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only that one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered— till i scarcely more than muttered, “other friends have flown before— on the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.” then the bird said, “nevermore.” in this excerpt, what is the speaker saying the raven will do? a. it will certainly die. b. it will leave immediately. c. it will leave the next day. d. it will befriend the speaker.