His efforts to raise money for his program were _____ because no one showed any intention to take

a cent out of their pockets. [      ]

A. in place      

B. in vain  

C. in effect    

D. in advance

Robert Frost described () as "a book of people", which shows a brilliant insight into New England character and the background that formed it.

A. North of Boston

B. A Boy’s Will

C. A Witness Tree

D. A Further Range