Read this excerpt. Which two factors contributed to 1978 and 1979 being a “miserable time” for Wegman?
A Sesame Street had terminated his contract.
B A fire destroyed his art studio.
C He had stopped photographing his dog.
D Saturday Night Live was canceled.
E He lost interest in dogs, including his own.
The correct answer is A and B:
A. Sesame Street had terminated his contract.
B. A fire destroyed his art studio.
Explanation: These two factors significantly impacted Wegman’s professional life and creative environment, contributing to the overall misery he experienced during that time. Losing a contract with a prominent show like Sesame Street would have affected his income and artistic opportunities, while the destruction of his art studio would have hindered his ability to create and work on his projects.