Question

14 multiple choice 1 point beth wasnt sure how she felt about trevors comment, but she managed a _ smile. pall laconically affably wry 15 multiple choice 1 point branches _ out from the trunk of the tree and blocked the path. affably straggled ascertained pall

Explanation:

1. For question 14, "wry" means a dry, twisted smile often expressing irony or amusement in a slightly sardonic way, which fits the context of Beth not being sure how she felt. "Pall" is a noun or verb not related to a type of smile. "Laconically" is an adverb related to being concise in speech, not a description of a smile. "Affably" means in a friendly and pleasant manner, but doesn't convey the uncertainty - related nuance as well as "wry".
2. For question 15, "straggled" means to spread out in a disorderly way, which is appropriate for branches extending from a tree trunk and blocking a path. "Affably" is about a friendly manner and not related to the movement of branches. "Ascertained" means to find out or learn with certainty, which is not relevant here. "Pall" again is not related to the description of branches.

Answer:

1. D. wry
2. B. straggled