What are the characteristics of a fossil?
- HARRISON BERGERON
What is the significance of the dance Harrison performs with the ballerina in the short story…
Near the end of Kurt Vonnegut’s short story, “Harrison Bergeron,” Harrison does the unthinkable in a society where everyone is forced to “be equal in every way.” Since he is physically beautiful…
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- MANIAC MAGEE
How do you think Maniac feels about not having a home?
I think that more often than not, Maniac does not think twice about not having a home. He doesn’t outright say this, but his actions and attitude indicate that Maniac is capable of making any…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
When Mildred wakes from her overdose in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, what does she think…
In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, Mildred overdoses on her sleeping pills and Montag has to call in technicians to pump her stomach, but, when Mildred wakes, she has no idea of what has happened to…
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- LITERATURE
What aspects of King Arthur’s downfall do both writers White and Malory stress?
In both Mallory’s Le Morte d’Arthur, and also in White’s The Once and Future King, both author’s tend to focus on King Arthur’s downfall and the ruination of Camelot in much the same way. Both…
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- HISTORY
Should one branch have more power than the others? Why? Give evidence.
The writers of the Constitution created a system of government that had three branches of government for a reason. We were very concerned about having a government that had too much power. We…
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- SCIENCE
Compare reflection and refraction.
Reflection and refraction are both boundary behaviors of waves (such as light waves) that are associated with the changing of the path of a wave. Reflection of light is defined as the bouncing…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Is it correct to say that Cassius is more astute than Brutus? Explain.
Since Cassius and Brutus spend so much time together throughout the play, Shakespeare wanted to differentiate them. Cassius is obviously much more cunning and worldly wise than Brutus. Brutus is…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What question is Brutus pondering at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar?
The beginning of Act Two takes us to the eve of the Ides of March. Brutus is awake through the night, periodically asking Lucius, his servant, for either items or information. The major question…
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- SCIENCE
How many copper atoms would you have to line up to make a string 1m long?
According to the source below, the empirical (measured) radius of a copper atom is 135pm (picometers. 1pm = 10e-12m) Since this is the radius, we need to find the diameter, which is just twice the…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What are some awards that I can assign to The Outsiders characters? I’m doing an assignment where…
I would give Cherry “The Oracle” award. She has the ability to see truth about people no matter who they are. She also doesn’t try to hide the truth. She calls it like she sees it like any true…
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- THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS
In the story “There Will Come Soft Rains,” how does the author show that different electronic…
In this futuristic fantasy, some of Bradbury’s technological devices are personified. This personification of such things as the clocks, stove, garden sprinklers, tables, etc. gives to them a life,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Upton Sinclair once said, “I aimed at the nation’s heart but hit it in the stomach.” Apply what…
Upton Sinclair was referring to the reception his 1906 novel The Jungle received. In his book, Sinclair attempted to show the incredible hardships faced by poor people in general, and recent…
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- MATH
how does knowing one fifth of 10 help you find 3/5 of 10
Hello! “One fifth” of something is the same as 1/5 of those “something”. 3/5, or three fifths of the same quantity, is three times more than 1/5: 3/5 = 3*(1/5). So if we know 1/5 of some quantity,…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In the book The Outsiders, what is the relationship between Dally and Cherry? What is the…
Dally is a greaser and Cherry is a Soc. When Dally first meets Cherry at the drive-in movies, he is extremely rude to Cherry, and Cherry takes offense to Dally’s behavior. When Dally buys her a…
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- THE WAR OF THE WALL
What is the time frame of “The War of the Wall” by Toni Cade Bambara?
Toni Cade Bambara gives a number of clues as to the period of her short story “The War of the Wall.” In the story, the reader learns about a young man from the neighborhood who did not return…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How would you describe Miss Maudie Atkinson in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Miss Maudie Atkinson was an older neighbor of Scout and Jem. She grew up with Atticus down by Finch’s Landing. She was a widow who loved to garden. Scout and Jem especially liked Miss Maudie…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
In the story, “The Scarlet Ibis”, how old is the narrator?
Brother, the narrator of the story, returns home to the farm, and as the story begins, is reminiscing about his brother, Doodle, and Doodle’s tragic death. Although we are not told Brother’s…
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- SCIENCE
Define all the waves of the electromagnectic spectrum and specify the wavelength and frequency of…
The electromagnetic spectrum includes the following regions, in order from long wavelength and low frequency to short wavelength and high frequency: radio waves: 0.01 to 100 meters in length, 10^6…
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- SCIENCE
A rope is thrown over a beam, and one end is tied to a 300 N bundle of lumber. You pull the free…
The work done by a force (F) to move a body a distance (d) can be calculated by the following equation: W = F*d*cos θ Where: F, is the resulting force applied to the body. d, is the distance…
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- AL GORE
What proof does Al Gore provide to support his theories on global warming?
Al Gore is the 45th vice-president of the United States of America. He is also the voice behind the movie “An Inconvenient Truth”, which outlines the causes and concerns of global warming. His…
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- SCIENCE
Why has investigation of the ocean been difficult?
The oceans cover nearly 70% of Earth’s surface, yet they are largely unexplored. The amount of time that it would take to explore such a vast region is one of the reasons that the oceans have not…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, what does Robert Walton want more than anything?
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Walton and Frankenstein have a great deal in common, as they discover at the story’s end. One of their commonalities is a desire to help the world in an…
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- SCIENCE
How many drops of water can the average mouth hold? Or how much plankton are in a mouthful of…
Interesting question! It is really tough to determine the volumetric capacity of the ‘average’ human mouth. The attached link to a scientific study states the capacity as about 71 ±± 15…
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- SCIENCE
Erosion is the removal and transport of materials (typically soil and rocks) from one location to another. This generally takes place by natural means and hence is classified based on the agent of…
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- HISTORY
What did the mongols often do with cities, especially early in their conquests?
The Mongols were nomadic warriors who conquered from the steppe grasslands of Central Asia and Mongolia, and embarked on a campaign of worldwide conquest in the 13th century, following their…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What stands out as not belonging with all of the other broken junk at the Ewells’ house in To…
The flowers stand out from the other junk at the Ewell’s house. The Ewells live like animals, according to Atticus. Their house is over by the dump, near where the African-Americans of Maycomb…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
Why did Rosh want to capture the slave in The Bronze Bow? What does the author mean when she…
Due to his size and capacity to be physically useful to the band of Zealots, Rosh thinks that Samson (the slave) would prove a valuable addition to his arsenal of manpower.Indeed, as time…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
How does “The Cask of Amontillado” fit in the genre of horror?
In the introduction to The Penguin Book of Horror Stories, J. A. Cuddon defines the horror genre as something that “shocks or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or…
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- SCIENCE
Phosphorus cycle is one of the biogeochemical cycles (similar to water cycle, nitrogen cycle, etc.) and describes how this element moves through the various compartments of our earth. Phosphorus is…
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- NATURE
What is the importance of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay, “Nature?” What message was Emerson trying…
Emerson’s “Nature” contains all of his fundamental ideas, giving rise to its importance. In this essay Emerson embraces a message of a dualistic perspective on the world, maintaining that the…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
Junior says the ‘White doctor believed Indians only feel half as much pain.’ What does this cause…
The fact that the white doctor believed that Indians only feel half as much pain caused him to only use half the Novocain that he would use on a non-Indian patient. When Junior explains this, he is…
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- SCIENCE
What are three reasons why people podcast?
Podcasts are digital audio files that are made available on the internet to be downloaded on a computer or portable media player. Most podcasts come in a series. New installments can be received…
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- BUSINESS
What is Kraft Foods Inc.’s corporate strategy? How has its corporate strategy evolved since its…
Over the years, Kraft’s corporate strategists have sought to focus on global and national trends as the linchpins to market dominance. The current Kraft strategy is no exception. With the public’s…
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- THE BURIED LIFE
What is the meaning behind Matthew Arnold’s poem, “The Buried Life”?
Much has been written about Matthew Arnold’s poem, “The Buried Life.” This beautiful piece of work, written so many years ago (in 1852), still resonates with people today because its subject…
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- HISTORY
What were the borders of the United States after the Treaty of Paris?
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 changed the borders of what now is the United States. In 1763, we still were colonies of Great Britain. Thus, this treaty changed the boundaries of land Great Britain…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
On what page does Scout wake up to find that Jem and Dill are already awake and talking in the…
One morning, Scout wakes up and discovers Jem and Dill outside. They have been up for a while and are having a seemingly serious discussion. This scene is in Chapter 5. In my book, it is located on…
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- SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL
Why do you think Anna wanted Papa to ask Sarah if she sings?
Anna wanted Papa to ask Sarah if she sings because she associated singing with her mother, who died. Anna recalled that her mother sang every day. In the first chapter of the book, Anna told her…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
How does Roger demonstrate respect in Mrs. Jones’ house in the short story, “Thank you, Ma’am,”…
In “Thank You, Ma’am,” by Langston Hughes, a young teenaged boy named Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones’ purse, but Mrs. Jones, grabs him and takes him home with her. At first Roger thinks she is…
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- SCIENCE
What is made of waste, extra water, and salt in the excretory system?
Living things must operate within a delicate balance in order to maintain homeostasis. One way this is accomplished is by the process of excretion of metabolic wastes. The skin contains sweat…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Please help me find three quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird that show the courage of Atticus Finch.
There are many places where Atticus shows courage. First, it is important to start with Atticus’ definition of courage. He defines courage when he talks with Jem. In fact, he wanted Jem to spend…
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- SCIENCE
Why didn’t scientists know much about atoms for a long time?
Several reasons; they weren’t looking for them, and they were limited by the available technology. One of the biggest problems with learning about atoms is that they’re simply too small for their…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is the supreme law of the land?
If you are asking about the United States, the answer is that the supreme law of the land is the Constitution of the United States. This is laid out in Article VI of the Constitution itself. Part…
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- HISTORY
How were Japan’s industrialization and imperialism linked? 1 image
There are four key ingredients that countries need when moving towards industrialization. These ingredients are raw materials for production, unskilled labor population, markets for finished…
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- THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
What do Sam and Bill plan to do with the ransom money?
Bill and Sam are con men. Sam, the narrator, says: Bill and me had a joint capital of about six hundred dollars, and we needed just two thousand dollars more to pull off a fraudulent town-lot…
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- A DAUGHTER OF HAN
What themes are found in Daughter of Han by Ida Pruitt?
Daughter of Han is a biography written by Ida Pruitt detailing the life of Ning Lao T’ai-t’ai as she told it. Pruitt was raised in China by missionary parents and was educated as a teacher and…
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- HISTORY
Was the boycott by colonial merchants effective? Why or Why not?
Several times while we were colonists of Great Britain, our merchants organized a boycott of British products because they were unhappy with the British policies. For the most part, these boycotts…
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- TWO KINDS
How does Jing-mei feel about her mother’s plans for her ?
Jing-mei’s feelings change as the story progresses. At first, Jing-mei is as excited or even more excited than her mother is. In fact, in the beginning I was just as excited as my mother, maybe…
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- BUSINESS
Does working for an online retailer — an e-tailer — appeal to you? Explain.
This is a question you need to answer for yourself as your attitudes and your needs will be different from ours. My answer will try to help you understand what to consider as you write your…
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- SCIENCE
This can be made of atoms that are different or atoms that are alike
Molecules are made when two or more atoms join together chemically (via covalent, ionic, or metallic bonds). Examples of a molecule would be oxygen gas (O2), water (H2), and methane (CH4). A…
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- SCIENCE
What are the characteristics of a fossil?
Fossils are remains or impressions of (usually) extinct organisms. Fossils help to prove that these organisms existed. They also help to show how a species has changed over time. The…
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