QUES: Continue writing.

When the vacuum broke, Joel took it to Christopher to fix it; 
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ANS: Joel was horrible at small home repairs.


QUES: Continue writing.

The diner paid less in taxes than the television station did because the 
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ANS: diner made less money.


QUES: Continue writing.

Despite all the abuse from Donald, Samuel was resilient, and ultimately 
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ANS: Samuel was able to overcome them and their desire to control.


QUES: Continue writing.

Betty became a doctor while Maria did not despite the fact that 
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ANS:
Maria graduated medical school.