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Question

Which two circumstances in the story give Janice an advantage over Quincy?
Quincy does not look through the auction catalog.
Quincy does not notice that Janice isn't bidding on his item of interest.
Quincy is so completely focused on one item that he does not notice other items.
Quincy starts bidding on his item at too high a price.
Quincy's hoped-for item happens to come up for auction before the item Janice wants.

Answer 1

The two circumstances in the story that give Janice an advantage over Quincy are:

1. Quincy does not look through the auction catalog.
2. Quincy is so completely focused on one item that he does not notice other items.

These factors indicate that Janice has an opportunity to strategize and potentially acquire items that Quincy is not paying attention to.