Question

5
multiple choice 1 point
the american novel flowered in the 1800s because of all of the following except
technically improved printing.
low-cost printing (and therefore lower-cost books).
widespread literacy.
increased leisure time.

6 multiple choice 1 point
the fastest-growing sector of the book publishing industry is
trade books.
audio books.
e-books.
pulp novels.

Explanation:

For question 5: Improved printing, low-cost books, and widespread literacy directly supported the growth of the 1800s American novel by making production cheaper and readership larger. Increased leisure time was not a key driver of this specific literary flowering compared to the other factors.
For question 6: In modern publishing, audio books have seen the most rapid growth due to increased accessibility via digital platforms, smartphones, and demand for on-the-go content, outpacing growth of trade books, e-books, and pulp novels.

Answer:

Question 5: increased leisure time.
Question 6: audio books.