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August 22, 2018 Educator

RAYMOND’S RUN

What is Raymonds health condition in “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara?

In Toni Cade Bambara’s short story, “Raymond’s Run”, the narrator’s brother, Raymond, has a health condition called hydrocephalus. This condition is marked by too much fluid on the brain causing it…

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SCIENCE

Why aren’t our bones grey when calcium is grey?

Our bones aren’t made of pure calcium metal, they’re made of compounds that contain calcium. Bones have a matrix made mostly of collagen, a protein. The matrix contains calcium carbonate and…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is the significance of this quote from Fahrenheit 451: “And on either side of the river…

In the closing paragraphs of Fahrenheit 451, Montag suddenly recalls a passage from the Bible which he decides to save “for noon.” This quote is taken from the Book of Revelation (22:2), one of the…

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THE RAVEN

How does “The Raven” relate to Poe’s real life, aside from paralleling his grief for his wife…

Perhaps it doesn’t. If you want to, you can definitely point out the various tragedies of Poe’s real life, the struggles he endured that involved everything from gambling debts to drinking to…

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HISTORY

How did Soviet plans for Eastern Europe differ from those of the other allies?

The Soviet Union and the Allies had different opinions about what should happen in Eastern Europe after the end of World War II. We made some agreements with the Soviet Union that ultimately…

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LITERATURE

What is an idiom?

An idiom is a form of speech (or writing) where a word or phrase is used to express meaning that is not literal. Many colloquialisms or “turns of phrase” are idioms. The idiom is distinctive…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is the most important thing to know about Christopher Columbus ?

The answer to this question is quite subjective, as determining the most important thing about Christopher Columbus would depend upon what you consider to be worth knowing about a person. That…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

What is the topic of the first sermon Mr. Hooper gives while wearing the veil in “The Minister’s…

The subject of Mr. Hooper’s first sermon after he begins to wear the veil is actually somewhat of an explanation of the symbolism behind the veil. Its subject was […] secret sin, and those sad…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, how is Bruno’s father presented and what is his personality like?

Bruno’s father is depicted as a proud Nazi, who is determined to climb the ranks in the German Army. He makes significant sacrifices, like moving his family from Berlin to Auschwitz because of his…

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THE GIVER

Distinguish between honor and power as they refer to The Giver’s position in the community.

The distinction between honor and power is made in Ch. 11 when Jonas and the Giver are discussing individual choice. Jonas has just learned that this used to be possible and wishes it still were….

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SCIENCE

This is a type of materiel that is made using high temperatures. An example of a product made…

Glass is made by melting several materials at high temperatures and is used to make China. Silica within sand is the main material that makes glass. The silica is usually combined with soda ash and…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Should a judge in a criminal trial have credibility?

The word “credibility,” while not exactly a legal term of art, in the law generally is used to characterize a witness whom the jury believes. When we say a witness has credibility, we mean the…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Why was Gatsby’s dream a colossal illusion?

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby was obsessed with Daisy Buchanan. But he was not in love with the real Daisy, but with an idealized, perfect woman who did not really exist….

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THE PEARL

How does Steinbeck create mood and atmosphere in chapter 2, paragraph 11 of The Pearl?

The passage your question refers to is below: “Kino moved cautiously so that the water would not be obscured with mud or sand. He hooked his foot in the loop on his rock and his hands worked…

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RIP VAN WINKLE

What is Rip Van Winkle like at the beginning of the story? Where does he go to escape from his…

At the beginning of his sketch “Rip Van Winkle,” Washington Irving’s narrator lets the reader know that Rip is a rather lazy person who is not interested in working hard. Furthermore, we see that…

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HISTORY

Was the Cold War avoidable? Why or why not?

You can, of course, argue this either way. I will give an argument for each side and you can decide which you think is the better argument. We can say that the Cold War could not have been avoided…

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HISTORY

Why did the U.S. go to war in Vietnam? How did President Johnson escalate the war?

The United States went to war in Vietnam because it wanted to prevent South Vietnam from falling to the forces of communism. This was during the Cold War and the United States was very concerned…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” how was the main character Rainsford brave? And how…

Rainsford is a brave in two ways. First, he is a hunter. In fact, he is a world renowned hunter. We can deduce this from the fact that General Zaroff recognizes him and has even read his books….

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OF MICE AND MEN

Compare and contrast Candy and Carlson.

Carlson is competent, confident, and in control. He seems to be a leader amongst the ranch hands, and takes the initiative in stating what they all feel: Candy’s dog needs to go. He has an innate…

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AMAZING GRACE: THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THE CONSCIENCE OF A NATION

“I don’t know what can change this” is the final thought of Jonathan Kozol in Amazing…

What Jonathan Kozol shows in Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation is that the causes of the social and medical problems he describes are social and income inequality…

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THE COLLAR

Explain in what way the title of the poem “The Collar” by George Hughes relates to its content.

Firstly, the word collar has a number of connotations, both literal and figurative. In the normal sense of the word, a collar may be part of ones clothing, it could also be a reference to the white…

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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

In Goodrich and Hackett’s “The Diary of Anne Frank,” why is Mr. Frank a logical choice as leader…

Mr. Frank is the leader in the annex because the hiding place exists above his business. Miep, Mr. Kraler, and others who help those in hiding are Mr. Frank’s business associates. He, with their…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How does Steinbeck present ideas about the good and bad in people Of Mice and Men?

Steinbeck’s ideas of the nature of good and bad is told best by a character in another of his books (The Grapes of Wrath) as “just what people do.” There is no standard definition,…

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HISTORY

How did the Industrial Revolution change the world beyond what anyone could have imagined?

Few developments in the history of the world have had more far-reaching implications than the Industrial Revolution. As mechanization replaced labor in rural areas, people moved to the cities to…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

How does Faber respond to Captain Beatty’s dream?

Guy Montag receives a small listening device from Faber, called a green bullet, that allows the two of them to communicate back and forth without anyone knowing. Montag places the bullet in his ear…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

How does the title of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice relate to Darcy’s proposal and…

The title of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice reflects the the dominant theme of pride found in Darcy’s proposal speech to Elizabeth and the prejudice found in both her reply and in her overall…

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THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE

Why is the bank’s recent borrowing of 30,000 gold napoleons a significant detail? A.Someone…

The gold is an attraction for a potential thief. The story makes it pretty obvious that the gold is an attraction to a potential thief because it is all about how two thieves are actually trying…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, what is significant about the boys choosing to kill a sow?

There are several possible meanings of the boys killing a sow. The first is that they are killing the thing that brings life, in a sense killing their connection to their parents and the world that…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

What is the narrator suffering from in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian?

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Junior, the narrator and protagonist of the novel, suffers physically from hydrocephalus, or water on the brain. In the first chapter of the…

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HISTORY

Who was responsible for the Armenian Genocide and what were their motives? 1 image

The government of the Ottoman Empire was responsible for the genocide of the Armenian people. There existed an extensive history of persecution of the Armenians that was escalated by Sultan Abdul…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What happens to Fortunato at the end of “The Cask of Amontillado”?

The end of “The Cask of Amontillado” is a little ambiguous. It is not quite clear whether Fortunato is dead or stubbornly remaining silent. “For the love of God, Montresor!” “Yes,” I…

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THE HANDMAID’S TALE

Why might Gilead have shipped most of its older women to the colonies in The Handmaid’s Tale?

In The Handmaid’s Tale, most of the older women would have been shipped to the Colonies because these older women would no longer be fertile. In the novel’s Republic of Gilead, handmaids are women…

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HISTORY

Name two issues President Jackson dealt with during his terms in office.

Two issues President Jackson dealt with while President included what to do with the Native Americans and dealing with the national bank. President Jackson didn’t like the Native Americans. He…

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THE LOTTERY

How does the author use imagery in “The Lottery”?

Shirley Jackson uses imagery by selecting vivid stamps of daily life in a typical community to make the story more realistic. She uses a bright day in June, when the sun is out, the air is warm and…

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1984

In 1984, how does O’Brien exhibit doublethink throughout Winston’s ordeal?

Doublethink is the practice of accepting two opposing ideas at the same time. In 1984, we see this clearly during Winston’s ordeal in the Ministry of Love. In Part Three, Chapter Two, O’Brien…

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HISTORY

Discuss the belief systems of Neolithic societies. 1 image

The most significant developments in religion during the Neolithic period occurred between 8,000-3,000 BC. There was a shift from the reverence of stone to the worship of the earth and celestial…

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JULIUS CAESAR

In Julius Caesar, where is the evidence that the dictators are calculating and ruthless?

You pose a really excellent question and the entire play hinges on the answer. In fact, the conspirators in Julius Caesar do not actually have much evidence that Caesar is a calculating, ruthless…

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HARVEY

What are the themes in the play Harvey?

Harvey, written by Mary Chase, is the story of Elwood P. Dowd and his friend Harvey. Harvey is a giant rabbit that only Elwood can see. Elwood’s sister and niece are embarrassed by him and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Who says the last quote to Dill in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird? Who is speaking?

The last direct conversations with Dill occur in Chapter 23 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the day after the trial. In this chapter, Dill goes over to the Finches’ house first thing in the…

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REFERENCE

Why is skin color used more often than hair or eye color or body proportions in racial…

There are several ways racial classifications could be maintained. Skin color is the predominant manner of classification for three reasons. First, it is the most prevalent characteristic of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Harper Lee show that Tom Robinson’s treatment is cruel and unfair?

Lee shows that the treatment of Tom Robinson is unfair in many ways. First, there is a mob of people that comes to harm Tom Robinson for being on trial. The injustice of this comes to light…

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BUSINESS

What is the definition of environment uncertainty, with examples?

Environmental uncertainty is the degree to which an organization lacks factual or competent information concerning the internal and external operating environment for the organization. Simply, it…

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HISTORY

What are the social causes of the American Revolution?

When the American colonists declared independence from Britain in 1776, they were inspired by a wide range of factors. Here are some social reasons for you to consider: At the time of the…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

What are the major conflicts involving the protagonist in Freak the Mighty?

The protagonist in Freak the Mighty is actually the amalgamation of two characters: Max and Kevin. Kevin, of course, is the small, intelligent child with many birth defects who always puts himself…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

In “A Sound of Thunder”, explain Eckels’ personality.

In “A Sound of Thunder”, Eckels is apparently a rich, leisured hunter who pursues rare experiences and novelties. This leads him to purchase an expensive time safari, in which he will be taken into…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How does Charles Dickens represent the importance of Christmas throughout the book A Christmas…

Christmas is one of the most important themes of A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens used Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, to show the importance of Christmas throughout the story. He also used other…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Identify a significant female character in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, and locate examples…

Aunt Alexandra is a significant female character in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Alexandra is the quintessential Southern lady with an affinity for family heritage. Aunt Alexandra chastises…

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GOOSEBERRIES

What does Ivan conclude is the meaning and purpose of life?

In “Gooseberries,” Ivan tells the story of his brother Nicholai, who worked for years and years as a government clerk and married a rich widow so that he could save enough money to buy a farm,…