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JULIUS CAESAR

In the play Julius Caesar, how does Shakespeare establish that there are some opposed to Caesar?

Shakespeare demonstrates that Caesar has opposition in Act 1 by allowing his opponents to speak against him. In Act 1, Scene 1, we learn about the mindset of Caesar’s opponents. Marullus and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Jem say that shows he learned courage at the end of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

Throughout Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus equates being courageous with being a gentleman. By the end of the novel, Jem shows he also understands the connection between bravery and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why is it important that Jem Finch grows taller in the book?

The visual impact of Jem Finch growing taller in Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” suggest he is growing in several different aspects of his life. He is no longer a child, doing things a child…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What are three things that Jacob Marley teaches Scrooge?

In Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol, Jacob Marley, and the three ghosts that manifest, teach Scrooge a number of life lessons during their nocturnal visitation. Jacob Marley is tormented in the…

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SCIENCE

How are minerals made on Earth’s surface?

Minerals are naturally occurring substances with uniform structure and are composed of one or more chemicals (including elements and salts, etc.). They are formed by a number of processes,…

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HISTORY

What domestic policy issues did George Washington address?

George Washington faced several domestic issues while he was President. One was dealing with the national debt. Alexander Hamilton, his Secretary of the Treasury, proposed a plan that would combine…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is a thematic statement for “The Cask of Amontillado”?

In order to write a a thematic statement, you first need a theme. There are a few themes in The Cask of Amontillado, such as the mortality of man or the violation of trust; but the one that I will…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Who is Calpurnia? What is her place in the Finch household?

Calpurnia is the Finch’s’ black maid who has cooked and cleaned for the family since Jem was born. Atticus is a widower, and Calpurnia steps in and takes the role of a surrogate mother for…

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THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

What is the central idea of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”?

Walter Mitty’s life is a juxtaposition of boring normalcy and extraordinary fantasies. Mitty goes into his fantasies to escape the real world: he dreams of being a Captain, a Commander, a famous…

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ROBERT FROST

What does the road “less traveled” symbolize in “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost?

In Robert Frost’s immensely-popular–though often misinterpreted–poem, “The Road Not Taken,” the road “less traveled by” symbolizes a couple of things. First, this phrase symbolizes the desire to…

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SCIENCE

What minerals from volcanoes can eventually become rock? What kinds of rock can those materials…

When one stops to think about it, all the rocks we encounter in the earth’s crust had as their starting point the minerals produced from hot, molten magma in the earth’s mantle. There are a lot of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What passages in chapter 16-27 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird concern the topic of injustice?

The presence of injustice in the world is certainly a very dominant theme all throughout Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. One example of injustice can be seen the moment Atticus describes Tom…

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HISTORY

Why did the colonies need enslaved Africans?

Though every colony had at least some enslaved people, the colonies that took in the most African slaves were those that raised staple crop for the Atlantic market. In North America, these colonies…

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A WRINKLE IN TIME

Who wears glasses in A Wrinkle in Time?

Knowing exactly who and who does not wear glasses in a novel is a bit of a guessing game. A character might be wearing glasses, but the narrator might decide not to tell readers that detail. I…

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HISTORY

How did the economic systems of the North and South become different in the early 1800’s?

The economic systems of the North and South had been diverging for some time, but this process accelerated and became more pronounced as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Put simply, the North…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why do you think it was important to Mr. Ewell to get revenge on Atticus? What does this tell us…

Bob Ewell seeks revenge on Atticus because, in Ewell’s opinion, Atticus humiliated him on the witness stand. In exposing the truth behind the Tom Robinson case, Atticus showed Tom did not beat or…

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HISTORY

How did Abraham Lincoln’s war aims differ from those of the ex-slave in New Orleans and the black…

Abraham Lincoln’s war aims differed from the goals other African-Americans had in the Civil War. Former slaves in New Orleans and black troops fighting for the Union wanted to see slavery end….

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Which of the following is (are) most likely to be produced under conditions resembling perfect…

The best answer for this would be corn. Eggs are just about as good, but corn is probably a little bit better. The relevant aspects of perfect competition for the purposes of this answer are that…

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SCIENCE

What are the 4 parts of the earths’ integrated system?

The Earth’s integrated system is seen as having four major parts: the geosphere, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and the biosphere. The geosphere is known as the solid part of the earth that…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, why is it important to Mr. Ewell to get revenge on Atticus? What…

In Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus describes the Ewells as “the disgrace of Maycomb for three generations” (30). Bob Ewell, in particular, is the current patriarch of his clan and maintains…

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FRINDLE

What are three things that inspire Nick Allen in Andrew Clements’s Frindle?

As a creative thinker, Nick draws on a lot of inspiration in order to invent his new word frindle in Andrew Clements’ story. He draws on inspiration from his teacher Mrs. Granger, his friend Janet,…

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THE GIVER

In the book The Giver, what do these jobs tell you about the community in which Jonas lives?

When you say “these jobs,” it implies you might have a list of jobs you are referring to, but since that was not shared, I can only speak to the jobs we are aware of in the book in general. These…

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ANTHEM

What does the motto over the Palace of the World Council suggest about what is valued in this…

Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem introduces the reader to what she calls a Collectivist society. This society that she creates in the story is based on the direction that she felt society was heading when…

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LITERATURE

Where does Jonas live? Describe his community.

Lois Lowry’s book, The Giver, focuses on a twelve-year-old boy called Jonas who lives in a rigid dystopian society. Though we never come to know the name or location of this community, we do learn…

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ROALD DAHL

Who is Roald Dahl?

Roald Dahl was a Welsh fighter pilot, poet, and author of children’s novels who lived from 1916 to 1990. He is, perhaps, one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century, having…

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HISTORY

How did Nativism affect American attitudes toward foreigners?

The term “nativism” can be defined in somewhat different ways. For example, one of the links below defines nativism as the belief that protects or favors the interest of the native population…

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HISTORY

What was the main purpose of the French Revolution?

When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, its main purpose was to address the financial problems of the regime. The numerous wars of the eighteenth century in which France was involved, e.g….

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HISTORY

How does the Zimmermann Telegram relate to the 2016 theme of the NHD of exploration, encounter…

The Zimmermann Telegram relates most clearly to the theme of encounter, but it can be linked to some degree to exploration and exchange as well. The clear connection is between this telegram and…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Is it true that Darry is never sorry for anything he does like Ponyboy says?

No, it is not true. There are multiple scenes throughout the novel that depict Darry feeling sorry for the way he acts toward Ponyboy. In Chapter 3, Ponyboy returns home late after falling asleep…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, at whom is Atticus’s final address to the jury aimed?

In many ways, Atticus’ final speech is directed at the town as a whole, really at anyone who still harbors the desire to see certain people as less equal than others. He makes a very broad appeal…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

In “The Monkey’s Paw,” why did Mrs. White go “scurrying to the door at the postman’s knock”?

The opening conversation in Part II of “The Monkey’s Paw” shows that Mrs. White has very little faith, if any, in the powers of the monkey’s paw. She seems to think that her husband was foolish to…

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HISTORY

What ocean was crossed during the Middle Passage?

The Middle Passage was the voyage from West Africa to the Americas. For most enslaved people, the voyage began in one of several “factories” or slave fortresses on the west coast. Many of these…

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BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

What is the number symbol in this story?

The metal collected by the priests symbolizes the fears and superstitions of John’s people. It was believed by the members of his village that if one touched metal, he/she would die unless that…

ROMEO AND JULIET

What are a few of the metaphors or similes linked to death in Romeo and Juliet during Act 1?

Death pervades Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. From the outset, in the Prologue, the Chorus announces that the two young lovers will die. Not only do they die, but there are also four other…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What are some examples of Pip from the Great Expectations being poor as a kid?

Pip is better described as belonging to the working class rather than being “poor.” At that time, poor would signify that his home was negligible as a shelter, food would be meager, and his…

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THE RAVEN

What does the narrator feel about the raven’s previous owner?

The speaker does not really know that the raven is a tame bird that has somehow escaped and is seeking shelter with another human. He is only speculating in the following pertinent stanza:…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is Atticus’s quote about seeing the world from a different point of view and its page…

In my copy, the page is 33. It’s in chapter 3. Scout has just completed her first day of school, in which she is told to tell Atticus to stop teaching her to read and how to write. She’s seen…

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THE GIVER

What is the major problem and solution in the book The Giver by Lois Lowry?

The main problem that is presented in the The Giver is that no one in the community questions anything, nor do they really understand the reason for anything. Individuals have given up their own…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Does Atticus’s advice get taken or not in Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

Atticus’s advice about not understanding a person until one considers things from that person’s point of view is certainly taken by Scout and also by Jem. Certainly, the clearest evidence of this…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What specific evidence did Atticus Finch use in the courtroom to prove Tom Robinson’s innocence?

Atticus first gets Heck Tate’s testimony from the investigation he did on the night in question. Tate reports that Mayella Ewell was “all bunged up” on the left side of her face. Atticus asks whose…

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FRANKENSTEIN

In Frankenstein, what is Victor’s main concern about going to school in a different place?

In Ch. 3, Victor Frankenstein is talking about the death of his mother and then his departure for the university in Ingolstadt. It is important to note that his mother has recently passed away and…

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NIGHT

In Night by Elie Wiesel, how did the Kapos treat their prisoners?

During the Holocaust, as depicted in Night by Elie Wiesel, some kapos were Jewish prisoners themselves. Kapos treated the other Jewish prisoners cruelly because if they did not, they would be…

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CHAINS

What are 5 things that you know about Ruth? Explain how Isabel feels about Ruth, and support with…

Ruth is Isabel’s sister. Ruth is five years old. Ruth is “simple.” Her mental development is stunted in some way. Readers are not sure exactly what the issue is, but Ruth’s condition is…

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GOOD COUNTRY PEOPLE

In the story “Good Country People” by Flannery O’Connor, how do we know that Joy/Hulga is going…

In Flannery O’Connor’s story “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” the character Joy/Hulga goes through an identity crisis. One of the main clues to this is her name change. Her mother named her Joy,…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

What caused Della to get frustrated in “The Gift of the Magi”?

Although Della sells her hair and Jim sells his watch, the story is really all about Della. Her selling her beautiful hair to buy her husband a Christmas present is what readers will always…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 7 of To Kill a Mockingbird, what have Jem and Scout found in the knothole?

In Chapter 7, Jem and Scout find several items in the knot-hole of the Radley tree. The first item they find is a ball of twine. At first, the children think one of their classmates is using the…

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HISTORY

Why is Vasco da Gama important to American history?

The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was the first European to successfully navigate a route around Africa to India. The Portuguese wanted this route to secure a safe and profitable trade with…

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THE HOBBIT

When talking to Smaug, what eipthets does Bilbo use to describe himself?

Epithets are similar to nicknames; they are alternate titles for something or someone which describe some specific quality or characteristic. Bilbo uses epithets to describe himself because he…