In Fahrenheit 451, why is part II called “The Sieve and the Sand”?
- BARN BURNING
On page two, the narrator describes how Abner Snopes (the father) whips mules “with the peeled…
In William Faulkner’s story “Barn Burning,” Abner has anger issues. He sets barns on fire in a retaliatory way to take out his anger and frustration on people who have more power than he has. The…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Scout perceive Boo in to Kill a Mockingbird? Include specific evidence found in the text…
At the beginning of the novel, Scout percieves Boo as the frightening neighbor who terrorizes animals and commits small crimes throughout the community during the night. In Chapter 1, Scout refers…
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- THE GIVER
In Lois Lowry’s The Giver, how do family units get a second new child ?
Each family unit is made up of a mother and father who do not repopulate together. Young women are assigned to be birth mothers and they are allowed to have three children each. They are fed well…
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- SCIENCE
How does independent assortment and crossing over result in genetic diversity?
When two or more characteristics are inherited, the separation of one homologue does not affect the separation of another homologue into the gametes (sperm and eggs) that are produced during…
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- ANTIGONE
In explaining her plans to Ismene, Antigone says that “this crime is holy.” What does she mean?
As Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone opens, Antigone is explaining to her sister, Ismene, what she plans to do and asks her to help. Antigone intends to give her fallen brother, Polyneices, a proper…
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- LYDDIE
What did Lyddie’s mom think of the Stevens’ lifestyle in Lyddie?
Lyddie’s mom considered the Stevens family heathens because they were Quakers. Lyddie lives with her mother, her brother, and her little sister on a farm. Her father left and never returned….
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- NIGHT
How do the people of the town respond to what Moshe says when he returns to Sighet in Night by…
In Night by Elie Wiesel, Moshe the Beadle is a very poor, but well loved, man. He is the one Elie goes to when he wants to learn Cabbala (Jewish mysticism). Moshe is also a foreigner, and the…
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- THROUGH THE TUNNEL
Why is Jerry no longer interested in the French boys at the end of the story?
At the beginning of the story, Jerry strongly desires the acceptance of these boys. The narrator tells us They were of that coast, all of them burned smooth dark brown, and speaking a language he…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
What are some quotes from Chapter 11 that show how Daniel helps Leah with chores?
In Chapter 11, Daniel and Leah move into Simon’s old house. Simon had allowed Daniel to stay at his workshop, which was attached to his home, because Simon was too busy traveling with Jesus to…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
What are some similarities between the misfit and the grandmother in “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”?
One of the most striking similarities between the Misfit and the grandmother is their hypocrisy. The Misfit is clearly a criminal, yet declares that he calls himself “The Misfit” because he…
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- SCIENCE
At what level of organization does life begin?
A major theme in biology is that of the organization of living things according to increasing levels of complexity. The smallest possible unit of organization where life occurs is at the cellular…
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- HAMLET
“The chief character in a Shakespeare tragedy is isolated, cut off more and more from normal…
After his father’s death, Hamlet becomes isolated from almost everyone who he once held dear, a fact that certainly adds to his status as a tragic figure. First, he becomes alienated from his…
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- HISTORY
What states in south America did Christopher Columbus claim for Spain?
During his third voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus sailed further south than he had previously visited. The first land of modern-day South America his fleet sighted was Trinidad….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
From Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, please provide a few examples on how Jem develops the…
Jem’s courage is first challenged by Dill Harris regarding the Radley house: “‘You’re scared,’ Dill said, the first day. ‘Ain’t scared, just respectful,’ Jem said. The next day Dill said, ‘You’re…
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- SCIENCE
Scientists do believe that the iridium found in some rock layers may originally have come from ___?
There is a theory that the iridium found in some rock layers may have originally come from meteorites. This is called the Alvarez Theory, and was proposed by Walter Alvarez in the 1970s. Iridium is…
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- SCIENCE
Write the electron configuration for carbon with sp hybridization?
The atomic number of carbon is 6 and it has a ground state configuration of 1s2,2s2,2p21s2,2s2,2p2 . In this configuration, 1 p orbital is blank. However, this configuration does not explain the…
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- MATH
At 1 kilometer per second how long would it take to travel to a star 4.4 light years away?
A light year is the distance light would travel in one year’s time. The first step is to convert 4.4 light years to kilometers. Light travels at 300,000 kilometers per second. There are 60 seconds…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some of the important plot lines of both To Kill A Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men?
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men both concentrate on the treatment of disenfranchised parts of society, members of the community who have less power and…
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- THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM—1963
Could the events in The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963 take place today?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963, a novel by Christopher Paul Curtis takes place at a time when Birmingham, Alabama was very violent. In the novel, the Watson family leaves their home in Flint,…
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- HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES
Excerpts from How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis “Long ago it was said that ‘one half of…
Riis views the extreme overcrowding and miserable filth of the New York tenements, not to mention the greed of the landlords, as the root causes of crime and alcoholism among the lower classes,…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In the novel Lord of the Flies, how does Ralph feel about the deteriorating conditions on the…
Ralph is vexed when he thinks about the deteriorating conditions on the island. At the beginning of the novel, Ralph is rather optimistic about the boys’ chances of survival and rescue. As the…
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- SONNY’S BLUES
Why does “Sonny’s Blues” start in the subway?
Baldwin begins “Sonny’s Blues” with the narrator in the subway as a means of setting the scene and the theme simultaneously. The scene is clearly an urban environment, since suburbs and rural…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What are some examples of how Lennie is a hard worker but also a dangerous man?
Lennie is most definitely a hard worker. This is the key to his survival, and George knows that if Lennie is given a chance to show his willingness to work, his disabilities might be overlooked….
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- SCIENCE
Is salt water homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Salt water is made by mixing salt (NaCl) in water. It is a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous one. A difference between the two is that concentration is same everywhere in case of a…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What is Gene Forrester’s internal war in A Separate Peace?
When discussing Gene Forrester’s internal war, he thinks it centers around him versus his best friend Phineas; but it’s really a matter of man vs. self. As a bildungsroman (a coming-of-age story) A…
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- CHAINS
In Chains, what was the money that had been in Madam Lockton’s linen chest for?
The money that was hidden away in Madam Lockton’s linen chest was money that was going to be used to bribe members of the Patriot army. The reader learns this fact in chapter nine. Isabel has…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What passages in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird show secrecy in Maycomb?
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the best well-kept secrets in Maycomb County is the fact that Dolphus Raymond is actually not a drunkard. Dolphus Raymond is a wealthy landowner in…
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- NIGHT
In the book Night by Elie Weisel, why did the citizens resisit the truth, even when it was in…
The Jews of Sighet were well aware of some of the atrocities being committed by the Nazis against their community in different regions. However, this awareness was dulled down by their false sense…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Which sociological perspective best describes the effects of poverty?
I would argue that symbolic interactionism is the sociological perspective that best describes the EFFECTS of poverty. Other perspectives may do a better job of explaining why poverty arises or…
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- SCIENCE
At one time, during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, it is thought that all the continents were connected to form one large “supercontinent” that was called Pangaea. The name is…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee explores several important ideas or themes. Where and how…
Racism rears its head in Maycomb when a white woman, Mayella, accuses a black man, Tom Robinson, of rape. When Atticus Finch is called on to defend Robinson, he knows from the start it’s a lost…
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- THE INTERLOPERS
What do Ulrich and Georg expect when they first confront each other in the forest in “The…
When they first confront each other in the forest, Georg and Ulrich expect to fight to the death. Each harbors the desire to kill the other. Due to the long-simmering feud between both families,…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Why is Romeo so in love with Juliet, and why would Romeo’s lock screen be a picture of her if…
Romeo is instantly in love with Juliet as soon as he sees her, but figuring out why isn’t easy. They don’t really get to know each other at all; they are instantly, desperately in love. There…
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- THE SIGNAL-MAN
How does Dickens use literary devices in “The Signal-Man”?
In “The Signal-Man,” Dickens uses a number of literary devices to emphasise his key themes and to build suspense as the story develops. To illustrate this, look at how Dickens uses point of view….
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- HISTORY
What factors led to the growth of imperialism in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s
There was a wide range of factors that motivated Europeans to colonize Africa in the late 1800’s. The most important purpose of the colonies was an economic one. European countries needed resources…
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- SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT
Is the narrator of “Shooting an Elephant” a wimp?
The narrator might not have been a wimp but it wasn’t courageous of him at all to shoot a harmless elephant “solely to avoid looking a fool.” When the narrator confronts the elephant, it is no…
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- SCIENCE
Identify two ways that organisms can be compared to provide evidence of evolution from a common…
Comparison of genetic material, homologous structures, and fossil records can be used to support common ancestry amongst organisms. DNA and amino acid sequences can be used support the claim that…
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- THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
Give two examples of exaggeration as a comic device in paragraphs 5 and 6 in “The Celebrated…
Mark Twain’s use of exaggeration is great in this story, and it is one of the aspects that makes it so humorous. For instance, in paragraph 5, Twain is describing the bull pup, Andrew Jackson, a…
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- MATH
Aran has a bag of pretzels. He gives half to Jon, then jon gives kiona 1/3 of his portion. what…
Hello! It is clear that the Aran’s fraction is 1/2 (he had a whole 1 bag and gives a half). Kiona received 1/3 of 1/2. To calculate 1/3 of something it is necessary to multiply that something by…
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- SCIENCE
What is the purpose of the boiling point/refractive index experiment?
Properties determined by the two experiments may be used for the purpose of the identification of an unknown liquid. Identification of matter can be achieved through observing their chemical or…
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- THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT
What punishment is Mr Oakhurst assigned for his crimes, and why is he not hanged in “The Outcasts…
The gambler, Mr. Oakhurst, is banished to the outskirts of the Poker Flat, a Californian settlement. He is not hanged because he does not cheat at cards, and those who won from Oakhurst have enough…
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- THE CALL OF THE WILD
When does Buck meet the man in the red sweater in The Call of the Wild?
Buck meets the man in the red sweater in Chapter 1 when Manuel kidnaps him. Manuel works for Buck’s owner, Judge Miller. Manuel steals Buck one day. Buck thinks he is going for a walk, but in…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does the snowman bring Jem, Atticus, and Scout closer in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jem and Scout work together to build the snowman with their father’s input. First, Scout and Jem gather all the snow they can find outside using a basket. Jem tells Scout that they will make a…
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- HATCHET
How did the tone of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet change through the first six chapters?
During the first six chapters of Hatchet, Brian Robeson begins his transformation into a crafty, tenacious survivor. The tone of the story shifts between the despair and uncertainty caused by…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
In what ways does Doodle demonstrate that he has his own unique personality in “The Scarlet Ibis”?
Doodle demonstrates his own unique personality with his sheer force of will, imagination, and with his appreciation for the aesthetic. Force of will While the doctor predicted after Doodle’s birth…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
Why does Mistress Hibbins appear in two special moments involving Hester and Dimmesdale Nathaniel…
Mistress Hibbins first appears just after Hester learns the magistrates are considering taking Pearl away from her. Reverend Dimmesdale speaks on her behalf, leading to Hester being allowed to…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
Five years before the story begins, Daniel ran away to the mountain to escape from his apprenticeship to Amalek, a blacksmith in the village. Daniel lived with his grandmother, who found herself…
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- THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
How does the first narrator in the story differ from the second narrator, Simon Wheeler?
The key to noticing the difference between the two narrators in the story is to look at the language and diction used. For instance, the first narrator writes with a polished and formal diction,…
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- LYDDIE
How is Lyddie determined to reunite her family?
Lyddie and her family are separated from each other early in the book. Lyddie and her brother are both sold off into indentured servitude, and mom and the younger children go to live with other…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Fahrenheit 451, why is part II called “The Sieve and the Sand”?
When Montag was a child, he was at the beach and a cousin of his challenged him to fill a sieve with sand. If he could do it, he would be given a dime. The faster he poured, the faster the sand…
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