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August 24, 2018 Educator

THE CALL OF THE WILD

What happens to Buck after he leaves Judge Miller’s home in Call of the Wild?

The theft and sale of Buck in The Call of the Wild completely alters the dog’s life as it reverses the generations of domestication of his breeds of St. Bernard and the Scottish shepherd and…

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TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING

Who named the turtle in Judy Blume’s Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing?

In the opening chapter of Judy Blume’s Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, the main character Peter himself names the turtle Dribble.Peter won Dribble as a prize at the birthday party of Jimmy Fargo,…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

During the trial Scene of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, what symbols represent Atticus…

A symbol is any object used by an author to represent greater meaning than just the literal meaning of the object. In the court scene of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, beginning at Chapter 17,…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is Boo Radley’s role in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Boo Radley functions as a sort of behind-the-scenes protector and caretaker for both Jem and Scout. While they do not realize that he is performing this role through much of the book, Boo does…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, who is Miss Baker and what does she do professionally?

Miss Baker, or Jordan Baker, is a childhood friend of Daisy’s who is staying with the Buchanans for the summer at their home in East Egg. We first see her in Chapter 1, when Nick Carraway visits…

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HISTORY

I need the name for allied power.

There are a couple of ways I can answer this question. The Allied Powers were called the Allies in World War I and War II. In World War I, this included Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union,…

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SCIENCE

What are the fixed variables for (a) changing the length of a pendulum + (b) changing the mass…

The time period of a pendulum is given as: T=2πLg−−√T=2πLg where, T is the time period, L is the length of the pendulum and g is acceleration due to gravity. In this equation, length is the…

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HARRISON BERGERON

In “Harrison Bergeron,” why did Kurt Vonnegut decide to kill the title character?

In “Harrison Bergeron,” the title character is killed by Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General who Harrison attempts to overthrow. There is no fight or even conversation between the…

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ARTS

Am I going against God’s creation for enjoying Surrealism so much?

The Surrealism movement began in Paris in the 1920s and continued through the 1960s, although people still use the word “surreal” frequently to describe artistic work that embodies the principles…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

Why is Rikki-tikki so determined to undertake the mission of destroying Nag and Nagaina in…

Rikki is determined to destroy Nag and Nagaina because it is his instinct, and because they are threatening his people. We are told that mongooses all want to be a house mongoose. I am sure it is…

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HOLES

Why was Stanley surprised when he returned to his hole after visiting the warden?

Stanley is surprised to see his hole mostly dug for him. Stanley was sent to Camp Green Lake juvenile detention center for supposedly stealing an athlete’s shoes. He actually found them (they…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Please find 3 quotes in To Kill a Mockingbird for the symbol The Radley House. The theme is…

The Radley house, as viewed by Scout at a very early age, seems to symbolize the haunted house of the neighborhood. And with any haunted house, there must be a ghost and mysterious on-goings…

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CHAINS

What are three things Isabel did to keep Christmas in Chains?

Well, as a slave, Isabel cannot really “keep Christmas” in the way she was accustomed when she was a little girl. Momma, Isabel, and Ruth used to bake bread pudding, eat the entire day, and read…

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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

Who goes to college at the end of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief?

None of the characters goes to college at the end of the book. Luke disappears, with his new sword Backbiter, to continue to assist Kronos as best he can. He, presumably, would not see the point of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

A major theme in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is following one’s individual conscience….

Following one’s individual conscience means that a person disregards the popular views of society and chooses to make decisions based on what he or she feels is right. Sometimes life can be…

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LYDDIE

Who are the characters in chapter 6 of the book Lyddie?

The characters are Lyddie, Ezekial, Mrs. Cutler, and Triphena. Lyddie is the main character in the book. Lydia Worthen is a young woman who works at a pub called Cutler’s Tavern to pay off debts…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Why is it important to learn about physical geography?

It is important to know about physical geography so you can recognize a place. If you think about the United States, each state has its own identifying characteristics, i.e., something that makes…

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SCIENCE

Sources of energy other than fossil fuels are called __________ energy sources?

The word you are searching for to fill in the blank is “alternative.” Alternative energy sources are renewable energy sources that do not have fossil fuels as their origination point. As the…

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A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO

What is a summary of chapter 1?

Chapter 1: Shotgun Cheatham’s Last Night Above Ground. In the book, the narrator, Joey Dowdel, tells stories about his childhood, summer adventures at his grandmother’s. In the summer of 1929, Joey…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

How does the name “Freak the Mighty” help Max to become a more confident person?

The “name” of “Freak the Mighty” is not really the thing that gives Max more self-confidence. “Freak the Mighty” is simply a label for the powerful friendship and incredible team that exists…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Explain Ralph’s vision of what the group’s goals should be and how they should work based on the…

Ralph envisions the group of boys working together to maintain the signal fire and build shelters. As a group, Ralph feels that each boy should contribute to collecting firewood, water, and fruit,…

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LITERATURE

In the short story The Necklace, how does mme. Loisel’s approach to having to pay back the money…

Mathilde Loisel’s actions greatly differ from the beginning to the end of the story. In the beginning, she complains about living in poverty, even though she has a beautiful home, food on her…

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HISTORY

Would you have voted for Theodore Roosevelt in the 1912 election?

There were reasons to vote Theodore Roosevelt in the election of 1912. There were also reasons not to vote for him. I’ll explain each side so you can decide what you would have done if you had…

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HISTORY

Which Egyptian god is portrayed as a falcon, with a large circle representing the sun hovering…

The Egyptian god you are looking for is Ra, the sun-god. The Egyptians depicted Ra in several ways, but he was most often depicted as a man with the head of a hawk or falcon. Over Ra’s head hovered…

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SCIENCE

What happens when a source of energy causes a medium to vibrate?

Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, would be created if an energy source caused a medium to vibrate. Energy vibrating a medium produces energy waves that are mechanical waves, which means that…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

Why is it a compliment to Matt when Attean does not lead him back to the cabin after his visit to…

In chapter 19, Matt is invited to Attean’s village by Attean’s grandmother. She was impressed that Matt, a white boy, would save a Native American’s dog. On this trip to the village, as…

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HISTORY

What did Fredrick Douglass do?

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery and remained a slave until he escaped in 1838. Frederick Douglass became a strong abolitionist upon escaping to freedom in the North. Frederick Douglass…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Who goes on a journey with Ponyboy in The Outsiders?

Johnny is with Ponyboy during his journey. Ponyboy is a greaser, and the greasers take brotherhood seriously. Pony comments that the value of a gang is in members looking out for each other….

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How does Charles Dickens show the importance of family in a Christmas carol?

The theme of family is a significant one in “A Christmas Carol,” and the author’s overall message is that in order to live a happy life you must take care of and embrace your family. You must have…

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SCIENCE

Why do tides occur 50 minutes later each day?

The answer to your question has to do with the moon’s motion around the Earth. Earth spins on its axis every twenty-four hours. Meanwhile, the moon revolves around the Earth once every twenty-eight…

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HISTORY

Explain how inventions like the incandescent light bulb, the telephone, and the telegraph…

Inventions like the light bulb, the telegraph, and the telephone helped the economy grow during the Industrial Revolution. These inventions made it easier to do business. With the light bulb, it…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How was Social Darwinism used to justify imperialism?

Social Darwinism was used to justify imperialism. The main idea behind Social Darwinism is that the strongest and fittest survive. Those who supported imperialism believed that the places that were…

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HAMLET

When and where was Shakespeare born?

The traditional date for William Shakespeare’s birth is April 23, 1564. The exact date of Shakespeare’s birth is not known for sure, but records indicate he was baptized on April 26, 1564. Because…

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HISTORY

How did Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s actions affect the people around him?

Jean Jacques Rousseau was a philosophe during the Age of Enlightenment. His biggest contribution to society was the idea of the Social Contract, which was also the name of his most important…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How is the character of Mrs. Dubose in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird a paradox?

Mrs. Dubose is a paradoxical character throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird because she displays both positive and negative personality traits. A paradox can be defined as a situation,…

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GRAMMAR AND SPEECH

Can I say “I have several homework”?

Two possible proper phrases are “I have a lot of homework” and “I have several homework assignments.”English grammar is very tricky. The problem with your phrase “I have several…

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HISTORY

What are three ways that individuals in the Soviet Union suffered under Stalin?

There were many tactics Joseph Stalin used to oppress individuals living in the Soviet Union. Some of these include confiscation of private property, political persecution, and mass deportation….

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THE RAVEN

What are the sound effects of repetition in the poem “The Raven?”

In this poem, there is a great deal of sound repetition, and this repetition has a number of interesting effects on the reader. For example, there is the poem’s perhaps most immediately…

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EVERYDAY USE

Who gets the quilts at the end of “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker?

In short, Maggie gets the quilts at the end of Walker’s “Everyday Use.” Mama initially promised the quilts to Maggie, but when Dee turns up on her visit home, she tries to convince Mama that Maggie…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Atticus want Scout to understand about Miss Caroline?

In Chapter 3, Scout returns from a rough first day at school. She sits down to read with Atticus and tells him that she doesn’t think she’ll go to school anymore if it’s okay with him. Scout…

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HISTORY

How did the Four Olds relate to the goals of the Communist Party?

During the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), the Communist party sought to attack and destroy the Four Olds of Chinese culture. These were Old Customs, Old Habits, Old Ideas, and Old…

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ONCE UPON A TIME

In “Once Upon A Time,” in what way does the neighborhood begin to change?

In “Once Upon A Time,” Nadine Gordimer relates a “bedtime story,” which rather than sending the reader to sleep, serves as a warning to families who look for resolutions to problems without really…

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THE PEARL

How does family loyalty affect Kino’s actions in either negative or positive ways in The Pearl by…

The totality of Kino’s life is his wife and child, and he is satisfied with this. To make a life for the three of them, and any other children that may come, is all he focuses on. With the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In to Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus tells the children that “You never really understand a person…

At the beginning of the novel, Atticus teaches Scout a lesson on perspective. He advises that she metaphorically “climb into the skin of people and walk around in it” to understand their…

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SCIENCE

Explain breathing out?

We breathe in and out by changing the volume of our chest cavity. To breathe in, we must enlarge the chest cavity to create suction which draws air into the lungs. To enlarge the chest cavity, we…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What is the significance of Johnny’s letter in The Outsiders? How does it help with character… 1 image

One of the difficulties that Ponyboy and the other greasers face is the idea that they are stuck where they are, that they don’t have the options that the Socs do. Darry is stuck because he has to…

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FRANKENSTEIN

What words show Frankenstein’s creator’s fear in Chapter 5?

Once Victor recovers from the nervous fever he contracted immediately following (and as a result of) the “birth” of his creation, he claims, “I had conceived a violent antipathy even to the name of…

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Were the things that Martin Luther King was fighting for important?

As Martin Luther King said in many of his speeches, most famously at the March on Washington, he was fighting to redeem a promise that the United States had made at its founding. This promise was…

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HISTORY

Despite their shared culture and history, why is there conflict between Russia and Ukraine?

There are a few items about your question that need to be addressed. The first question is about Ukraine and Russia’s “ongoing conflict.” The answer to that is a simple question of sovereignty. In…