What was the critic's ______ to the novel?

---Is there any _______ to the time about how long I can stay here?---Yes, you must leave here before he comes back.

Most graduates in big cities are suffering form       connected to soaring house prices and job hunting.

—How did you do in the driving test yesterday? —I had a narrow ______. My month-long practice gave me some comfort.

 A ______ to this problem is expected to be found before long.