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August 26, 2018 Educator

MONSTER

What was Steve’s motivation for participating in the robbery?

Steve Harmon is a good kid who excels in the classroom but wishes to earn some credibility throughout his neighborhood. There are several scenes throughout the novel that depict Steve’s motivation…

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SCIENCE

Describe the tiny particles that make up matter.

Particles: Matter is composed of tiny particles. Each particle is composed of one or more atoms. Elements: Elements are particles that are composed of one atom or multiple copies of the same…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What is a scene in Lord of the Flies (with quotes) that depicts Jack becoming more popular than…

In Chapter 9, Piggy and Ralph are bathing by themselves discussing how they wish they could go home. Ralph asks Piggy where everyone is, and Piggy says that they are probably lying down in the…

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SCIENCE

Which metals are more reactive: the alkali or the alkaline earth metals? Explain your answer by…

Alkali (or Group I) metals are more reactive than alkaline earth (or Group 2) metals. The reason is very simple, alkali metals have only 1 valence electron as compared to the 2 valence electrons in…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What did Mr. Link Deas do for Tom Robinson’s wife after Tom died in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 12, Scout and Jem visit Calpurnia’s church, and Reverend Sykes takes up a second offering for Tom Robinson’s wife and children. Scout asks Calpurnia why they are donating their money to…

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SCIENCE

What is the ultimate source of energy that powers wind?

The ultimate source of wind energy is the sun. The sun’s rays heat the earth and its atmosphere. However, this heating effect is not uniformly distributed. The uneven heating of our atmosphere by…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why does Calpurnia’s way of speaking change when she is around other black people? Does this…

The Finch’s housekeeper, Calpurnia, lives in two different worlds. During the day, she exists in a white world and as such she presents herself in a very formal, proper way. As Calpurnia is a major…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Can any character in The Great Gatsby be considered materialistic or possessive?

In a sense, every character in The Great Gatsby can be considered materialistic. As the novel depicts the decline of the “American Dream,” each character continues to cling to the era’s decadence….

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some of Juliet Capulet’s character traits?

One of Juliet’s most obvious character traits is courage. For a girl of only 13 she displays a rare ability to be brave in the face of overwhelming obstacles. Despite the fact she knows her family…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

How has Ralph changed from the start of the novel to the end of the novel? (His attitude and…

Ralph’s perspective does change. At first, he is hopeful but in the end, that hope is lost. In the beginning, Ralph realizes that the conch can be used to establish order. He accepts the role of…

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HISTORY

What was the concept of Women and Economics in 1898?

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s book Women and Economics was published in 1898. While others were concerned with women’s suffrage, Gilman investigated the role of women in a society that was…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How is it that Curley’s wife’s dream in Of Mice and Men is delusional along with George and…

Curley’s wife is beholden to an apparently delusional belief that she might become a Hollywood film star. She never makes it to Hollywood and instead ends up marrying an insecure bully on a ranch…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, on what page does the quote “he half expected her to wander into one of his…

In my copy of The Great Gatsby the line in question is in chapter four, page 84, almost at the end of the chapter. I have the “First Scribner Paperback Fiction Edition 1995” with the preface by…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, how does Fitzgerald demonstrate Myrtle Wilson’s attempt to become a part of…

Myrtle Wilson sees Tom Buchanan as her ticket to the upper class. She lives in the Valley of Ashes with her meek husband, George. When she sneaks off with Tom to an apartment he keeps for them,…

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THE GIVER

What are the qualities you need to be a caretaker in The Giver?

Caretakers of the Old need to be gentle and compassionate. There are several types of basic caretakers in Jonas’s community. Nurturers care for the newborn babies before they are assigned to…

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THE GIVER

What are the qualities a person needs in order to be a caretaker of the Old in The Giver?

In order to be a Caretaker of the Old, a person needs to be calm, patient, and interested in helping the elderly and assisting with release. In Lois Lowry’s The Giver, Fiona is assigned this…

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SCIENCE

Do plants remove waste?

Any living organism must be able to excrete wastes or the build up of those materials could be harmful or deadly. Wastes form as a result of metabolic activities–the sum total of all chemical…

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LAW AND POLITICS

I have to write an argumentative essay on whether or not zoos are valuable to society. I have to…

This is an interesting paper and one that lends itself to a three point thesis statement. A three-point thesis requires you to provide the three points you will be addressing and those often work…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What is the difference between politics and political science?

Politics is the actual activity of governing a political entity, such as a city, a state, or a country. Politics include the conflicts and debates that arise among those in power, as well as the…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

Describe how the author uses symbolism to create a more effective narrative in “The Scarlet Ibis.”

The symbolism of the scarlet ibis helps to express the delicate and rare nature of Doodle, as well as foreshadow the death of this rare child. When this exotic bird from strange islands appears, it…

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NUMBER THE STARS

According to the book Number the Stars, how many Jews lived in Denmark?

There were about seven thousand Jews living in Denmark at the start of World War II. Denmark is a small country, but a mighty one. When Denmark was invaded by the Nazis during World War II, the…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

Is Jerry’s mother a round or flat character in the story “Through the Tunnel”?

Jerry’s mother is a round character because she adjusts her maternal practices and perspective of her son, allowing him to mature. When they go to the beach on the first morning, Jerry’s mother…

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TUCK EVERLASTING

In Tuck Everlasting what is important in pages 50-65?

I hope that I get the correct section of the book that the question is referring to. I’m not sure which edition of the text that you have, so mine might be a bit different. In my text, pages…

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A RETRIEVED REFORMATION

What conflict must Ben Price resolve in “A Retrieved Reformation”?

The text of O. Henry’s “A Retrieved Reformation” does not specify that Ben Price has any conflict to resolve. He seems highly motivated to catch Jimmy Valentine and see that he is sent to prison….

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HISTORY

What was more important, the arms race or the space race?

Both the arms race and the space race were important events in the Cold War conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. However, the arms race probably was more important than the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

By what names does Mercutio call Romeo?

Mercutio and Romeo are best friends and they often joke with each other. Mercutio is sometimes quite caustic and uses sexual innuendo a number of times in the play. At different points he calls…

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SCIENCE

How do you balance a chemical equation?

We will use the reaction between sodium chloride and hydrogen sulfate as an example as how to balance a chemical equation. The first step to balancing this equation is to convert the words into…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why is Miss Maudie Atkinson a static character in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Miss Maudie is a static character because she does not change; essentially, she remains the same in her attitudes and actions throughout the narrative of To Kill a Mockingbird. Much like Atticus,…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

In “The Gift of the Magi,” what reaction does Della think Jim will have to her short hair?

Della impetuously sells her beautiful long hair in order to raise enough money to buy her husband a Christmas present. Then when she buys the present, a platinum watch fob, and gets back home, she…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What sentence in chapter 11 of Bud, Not Buddy has the word “resourceful” in it?

The word “resourceful” is spoken by Lefty Lewis to Bud in chapter 11 of Bud, Not Buddy because of Bud’s ability to run far away from home. The exact sentence is as follows: You did get…

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THE GIVER

In what chapter of The Giver is the Giver’s spouse described?

Spouses are assigned to most adults, but in Chapter 13 we learn that the Giver’s now lives with the childless adults. In Jonas’s community, families are created very differently. The community…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In “Lord of the Flies”, what is the significance of “the darker smudge that had been the fire”?

This particular phrase is a bit of imagery meant to imply, before we are told, that the fire has gone out, perhaps as a way of sharing with us that momentary anxiety the boys must feel when they…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

In “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe, what is Montresor thinking when he says, “In…

Montresor says this fifty years after having killed Fortunato: For the half of a century no mortal has disturbed them. In pace requiescat! It is ambiguous. After fifty years, it seems likely…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

How many families lost their homes during the Great Depression? How does this relate to Bud, Not…

Your question has a fairly simple answer: around two million people lost their homes in the Great Depression and became homeless. This is an interesting question because it has more to do with…

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

Why does Holling Hoodhood enjoy The Tempest in Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars?

In Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars, one reason why Holling loves The Tempest so much, which he reads during the month of November, is because of the elements of the plot. As Holling explains, The…

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THE GUEST

Is Daru right to act as he does in the short story “The Guest”?

Daru acts upon his conscience when he does not hand the Arab over to the authorities as the gendarme requests. For, although he is revolted by the man’s “stupid crime,” Daru believes that to hand…

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TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES

Why is Thomas Hardy considered a naturalist? What is an example of chance or coincidence in Tess…

Naturalism as a literary movement is distinct from Romanticism or Realism in that it takes a detached, dispassionate view of human life. As the eNote on naturalism puts it: Naturalism applies both…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

In “The Open Window,” what causes Framton to leave the house?

Framton Nuttel is a stranger to the country and the Sappleton house. He has a letter of introduction from his sister so he can make acquaintances in the area. While waiting for Mrs. Sappleton, her…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why has the book To Kill a Mockingbird had such a profound impact on this world?

To Kill a Mockingbird regularly appears in reading curriculums and on ‘must-read’ book lists because it deals with universal themes of integrity, fairness, courage, friendship, and forgiveness. It…

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BLACK BEAUTY

The first time Black Beauty experiences the pain and suffering caused by the bearing rein is when…

The bearing rein, called a check-rein in Black Beauty, is a piece of tack that runs from the horse’s back, over the head, and attaches at the bit. It’s function is to hold the horse’s head at a…

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SCIENCE

How can an unbalanced force can cause an object’s motion to change?

An unbalanced force is one which is not balanced or counteracted by another force of equal magnitude and opposite direction. In absence of a counteracting force, this force causes motion (from…

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LYDDIE

How does Dianna help Lyddie in Lyddie?

Diana helps Lyddie learn to use her loom and makes her feel at home. Diana is the mother figure for all of the factory girls. She has endless patience, and whenever a new girl comes to the factory…

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THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS

How does Elisa and Henry’s relationship change over the course of The Chrysanthemums?

In her first interaction with her husband, Elisa is a little smug with him. He compliments her work but then, somewhat dismissive, says she ought to put more work into the orchard. He has sold some…

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THE MIRACLE WORKER

How do Annie’s flashbacks about her brother relate to her work with Helen in the play The Miracle…

Annie compares her own experience in an asylum for the poor with Helen’s home life. When Captain Keller contemplates sending Helen to an asylum for the blind, fearing that she will never be able…

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MACBETH

Explain the quotation “be innocent to the knowledge, dearest chuck” from Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Macbeth says this line to his wife, Lady Macbeth, in Act III scene ii. Macbeth has just ordered the murders of Banquo and Fleance (Banquo’s son). He has made arrangements with the three hitmen and…

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LAW AND POLITICS

How can I define, compare, and contrast the “Good Samaritan” Rule and the American Bystander Rule?

The Good Samaritan Rule is named after a story in the Bible in which a Samaritan (an ethnicity of people the Jews generally disliked at the time) helps a Jew in a time of need, thus making him the…