During the week before final exams, many students were burning ...

[brutforce]

During the week before final exams, many students were burning the candle
  at both ends.
 
  a) helping each other
  b) working long hours without rest
  c) demonstrating focus and discipline
  d) balancing work and leisure activities

Question 2

For men who attend the gala fundraiser, a tuxedo and black tie are de rigueur.
 
  a) typical
  b) required
  c) resented
  d) fashionable

[babybsemail]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b

[brutforce]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[billybob123]

Excellent