The Bright Star at the Base of the Backward Question

question 185

Multiple Choice

The bright star at the base of the backward question mark that forms the head of Leo the Lion is

• A) Arcturus.
• B) Regulus.
• C) Rigel.
• D) Fomalhaut.

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