5. Parker is known for the __ of her stories, many of them less than three pages long. A. wit B. sincerity C. cynicism D. economy E. development 100 our E. nonexistent 6. Because most parents who watched Sesame Street as children are likely to regard the - show as __ viewing for their children an advertiser can __ a very large young audience. A. educational __ alienate B. obligatory __ rely on C. compulsory __ avoid D. required .... apprehend E. habitual __ expect 7. A fiscal __ , Lloyd would sell shares when all the best economic advisors were recommending against doing so. A. conservative B. maverick C. investor D. Tory - - E:moderate 8. The clothes she designs for men are conservative, but her fashions for women are more __ . A. liberal B. flamboyant C. tasteful

5. **D. economy**<br /><br />Parker's short stories, often less than three pages, demonstrate an "economy" of language. This refers to using words efficiently and precisely, maximizing impact with minimal verbiage.<br /><br />6. **E. habitual ... expect**<br /><br />The sentence structure suggests a positive relationship between parents' past experience with Sesame Street and their current view of it for their children. "Habitual" viewing implies a comfortable familiarity, leading parents to "expect" their children will also benefit from watching it. This expectation makes the show an attractive platform for advertisers seeking a large young audience.<br /><br />7. **B. maverick**<br /><br />A "maverick" is someone who acts independently, often going against conventional wisdom. Selling shares against the advice of economic advisors demonstrates this independent, unconventional behavior.<br /><br />8. **B. flamboyant**<br /><br />The contrast presented in the sentence points to an antonym for "conservative." "Flamboyant" describes a style that is bold, showy, and unrestrained, fitting the contrast with conservative men's clothing.<br />