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Read part of this sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage.

. . . a softcover version of On the Road is pliable enough to carry in a pocket.

Knowing that the French verb plier means “to bend,” what does the word pliable mean as it is used in this sentence?


The book is very thin and can be read easily.


The book is of lesser quality than other books.


The book can be shaped to fit into a small space.


The book is small enough to carry anywhere.

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The correct answer is: "The book can be shaped to fit into a small space."

Explanation: "Pliable" (from French plier, "to bend") means able to bend or be shaped, so a softcover can flex to fit in a pocket—not that it's thinner, lower quality, or necessarily small.