______ (1783-1859) was the first great belletrist in the history of American literature, writing always for pleasure, and to produce pleasure. His most famous short stories are “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.

A. The weather warmed up and the snow was gone.
B. The weather affected the traffic.
C. The weather warning was lifted that evening.
D. The weather was not as bad as the day before.

A. The safety of their students.
B. The icy road conditions.
C. The heavy traffic.
D. The time it would take to reach the college.

A. Before the heavy snow fall.
B. After a day of heavy snow fall.
C. During the heavy snowfall.
D. After the freezing rain alert.

A. More jobs are available.
B. Employers are more willing to get into contact.
C. Entering a less competitive job market.
D. Interest rates fall during the new year.