Question

why was yip harburg relieved when the stock market crashed?
the crash allowed him to write sentimental songs about hard times.
harburg was wealthy, so he did not need to pretend that he wanted to work.
harburg felt grateful that the crash forced him to use and develop his creativity.
the crash plunged him into a world that was entirely unfamiliar and exciting.
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Explanation:

Yip Harburg was a lyricist. The stock - market crash led to economic hardship. For him, it was an opportunity to channel his creativity. Writing songs (a form of creative expression) about the hard times (caused by the crash) was a way to use and develop his creativity. The other options are less likely. The first option is too narrow as it only focuses on "sentimental songs" without highlighting the broader aspect of creativity use and development. The second option about not needing to pretend to work is not in line with the idea of relief from a creative perspective. The fourth option about an "entirely unfamiliar and exciting world" is too vague compared to the clear connection of creativity use and development in the third option.

Answer:

Harburg felt grateful that the crash forced him to use and develop his creativity.