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The bread was given away for free, but they charged for the cheese, as the 
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ANS: cheese was so expensive to produce.


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The wildflowers that Eric had collected for Ian had wilted because 
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ANS: Ian had received them too late.


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At the play audition, Donald didn't get the role, though Christopher did, so 
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ANS: Christopher is likely the better actor.


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The products that Steven bought were more expensive than those of Leslie, since 
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Steven was a wealthy person.