Question

The "carelessness that has already been disciplined" (line 58) refers to the?

(1) sale of an almanac that reveals future
information
(2) possession of an almanac that ensures future
success
(3) misleading statistics presented in the almanac
(4) incorrect title on the cover of the almanac

Answer 1

The phrase "carelessness that has already been disciplined" in line 58 refers to misleading statistics presented in the almanac. Therefore, the correct option is 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase "carelessness that has already been disciplined" in line 58 refers to the?

1. sale of an almanac that reveals future information
2. possession of an almanac that ensures future success
3. misleading statistics presented in the almanac
4. incorrect title on the cover of the almanac

The correct answer is (3) misleading statistics presented in the almanac. The phrase suggests that there were previous instances where carelessness in presenting accurate information in the almanac was dealt with through discipline.