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August 21, 2018 Educator

THE WEDNESDAY WARS

Describe Heather Hoodhood from The Wednesday Wars?

In a lot of ways, Heather Hoodhood is portrayed as a caricature of a typical teenage girl. Additionally, she seems to function as a way to further highlight the time period for the reader. For…

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SCIENCE

What type of protein is involved in active transport?

Proteins that transport molecules and change their shape during the process are called carrier proteins. Carrier proteins are involved in both passive (moving molecules from high concentration to…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

How does Mr. White approach the game of chess as he plays with his son? What might this reveal…

This is a good question. Chess often shows a person’s character, and it certainly does in this short story. First, the text says that Mr. White made a serious mistake while playing chess with his…

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THE LION AND THE JEWEL

How did Baroka seduce Sidi in The Lion and the Jewel?

After Sidi discovers that her images have been printed in a foreign magazine, she becomes extremely vain and arrogant. When Baroka initially asks for her hand in marriage, she ridicules him for…

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HARRISON BERGERON

Why is a perfectly average person more ready to consider breaking the handicap laws than an…

One possibility is that the average person has not actually been exposed to the power of the Handicapper General. Because they were always perfectly average, they’d never been forced to wear…

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ANIMAL FARM

Why do apparently innocent animals confess to being traitors in Chapter 7 of Animal Farm?

This is an interesting question. Immediately we must say that Orwell does not give a reason why these animals confessed to crimes that they probably did not commit. Therefore, the reader has to…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Discuss the conflict between religion and superstition in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

The Puritans were, essentially, a splinter group who felt that the Church of England had not done enough to separate itself from the Catholic church, which they viewed as wholly corrupt. Thus,…

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JULIUS CAESAR

In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Cassius is sarcastic when hearing about Caesar’s “falling…

In the second scene of Act One in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Cassius relates to Brutus the story of saving Caesar’s life. Caesar dared Cassius to swim with him in the Tiber River to reach a…

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SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES

What is a summary of Something Wicked This Way Comes?

Something Wicked This Way Comes is a fantasy novel written by Ray Bradbury, published in 1962. The story focuses largely on the relationship between 13-year-old best friends Will Holloway and Jim…

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SCIENCE

What was important about Robert Hooke’s work?

Robert Hooke is considered by many one of the greatest scientists and inventors of all time. His invention of the compound microscope changed science in his era, and he used it to change the field…

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HISTORY

What were some of the negative and positive impacts of Hernan Cortes?

Hernan Cortes was responsible for the conquest and the destruction of the Aztec Empire. Whether this was a positive or negative event largely depends on perspective. For Spain, this conquest…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451, what does this quote mean? “Impossible; for how many people did you know that…

Quote: “Impossible; for how many people did you know that refracted your own light to you? People were more often—he searched for a simile, found in his work-torches, blazing away until they…

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DULCE ET DECORUM EST

What does “Bent double,like old beggars under sacks” mean? What does “And flound’ring like a man…

Owen is writing about the young but exhausted, battle-worn soldiers on the front in World War I when he begins his double sonnet with the description that they were “Bent double,like old beggars…

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REFERENCE

If I’m comparing and contrasting two different religions, what would be a good topic and…

Comparing and contrasting two religions is a daunting task so to simplify for a seventh grader is quite a feat in itself. Topic and concluding sentences are meant to hook the reader and then send…

OF MICE AND MEN

How does the concept of “The American Dream” relate to George and Lennie in Of Mice and Men?

“The American Dream” is generally used to refer to the notion that anyone can rise above their station in life if they only work hard enough and use their money wisely. It’s presumed to be one of…

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ANIMAL FARM

What are the differences between Joseph Stalin and Napoleon in Animal Farm by George Orwell?

Napoleon, the autocratic leader of Animal Farm, eventually changes the name of the farm back to Manor Farm. Stalin, on the other hand, maintained the name of the socialist republic. Stalin…

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THE GIVER

What does Gabriel symbolize in The Giver?

Gabriel, the small child that Jonas’s father brings home to nurture, represents family and hope to Jonas and to the readers. For starters, he represents family. Jonas quickly notices that he and…

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HISTORY

Shang priests left some of the oldest writings on what materials?

The priests of the Shang Dynasty (c. 1800-1600 BC) had a method for predicting the future. They would write a message on what is called an oracle bone. The priests would then burn the bones and…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

Where does the climax occur in the story “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?”

When trying to determine where the climax in a story occurs, consider two possibilities. First, look for the high point of the action, the part of the story where emotions are at their strongest…

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THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO

In The Communist Manifesto, what is the basic argument in Chapter One?

Chapter One of The Communist Manifesto opens with the famous line: “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles,” and this sets the tone for what follows. At the…

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HISTORY

What were some of the Etruscan contributions?

The Etruscans were a seafaring people that settled and built cities in northern Italy. They grew wealthy through international trade and were the most culturally advanced civilization in the…

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SCIENCE

Explain what is happening to a satellite’s orbit if the orbit is becoming more eccentric?

In Physics, there is a parameter referred to as orbital eccentricity denoted by the symbol e. This parameter allows one to mathematically determine the extent to which an orbit deviates from a…

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BUSINESS

Explain the difference between the demand curve facing a monopoly firm and the demand curve…

The difference between these two demand curves is that the demand curve that faces a monopolist slopes downward. By contrast, the demand curve that faces a firm in perfect competition is flat….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What passages portray Boo Radley as a “mockingbird” in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

Passages in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird that relate Boo Radley, whose real name is Arthur Radley, to a mockingbird will help portray his innocence. As Miss Maudie explains to Scout, it’s a…

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GATHERING BLUE

In the book Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry, what is the one job women are not allowed to do?

Women in Gathering Blue are not allowed to go on the hunt. When Kira looks out of Thomas’s window and sees the men preparing for the hunt, she notices that Matt is among them. She persuades Thomas…

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HISTORY

What were some of the logical reasons why the colonists seceded from England?

There are several reasons why the colonists wanted to be free from English rule. One reason was because the colonists felt England was violating their rights by passing tax laws that affected the…

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SCIENCE

What will happen if one elements of the food chain is eliminated or change?

A food chain represents the direction of flow of matter and energy in a part of the ecosystem. An ecosystem has a number of food chains. Each food chain consists of producers and consumers of food…

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HISTORY

What system of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?

The government of the United States under the Articles of Confederation was, as the name suggests, a confederation. The Articles themselves described the United States as a “firm league of…

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HISTORY

Why was it important for a Medieval leader to have the Pope’s blessing?

During the Middle Ages, there were two sources of authority in society- the Church and the Crown. This is often referred to as the Gelasian Dyarchy, a sort of unintentional separation of church and…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

In The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare, does Attean ever learn how to read?

Although Attean does learn some English words from Matt, he never becomes fully fluent in reading English. In Chapter 22, Attean invites Matt to go with his people when they leave for new hunting…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

What does the king’s arena in Frank Stockton’s “The Lady or the Tiger?” look like?

The king’s arena in “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton is a huge amphitheater with “mysterious vaults,” large galleries, and hidden passages. The king sits on his throne above the arena…

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CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

Was getting the paper physically possible?

Getting the paper was not only physical possible, but it was easy. Tom watches it scutter along the ledge, thinking it might fall off. …and then he saw that the paper was caught firmly between a…

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NIGHT

Discuss the importance of religion in Elie Wiesel’s young life as depicted in Night.

At the start of Night, Eliezer is a devout Jew. Aside from attending synagogue services on a regular basis, Eliezer opts to delve into Kabbalistic study. While Madonna and Britney Spears might…

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SCIENCE

Suppose there are 100 robins in an area of 10 square miles. What is the population of robins in…

As the question states, there are 100 robins in the area of 10 square miles. The density of the robins can be calculated by divided the total robin population (which is 100) by total area (which…

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THE HUNGER GAMES

What language does Collins use in The Hunger Games?

In the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, interesting language usage is clearly expressed. For example, the story is presented from Katniss’ perspective; thus, much of the language seems…

SPEECH TO THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION

What is the counterclaim to Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia Convention?

A counterclaim, in rhetoric, is a claim made to rebut a previous claim. Other delegates to the convention had just argued that it was best to tread cautiously, to hold off on preparing for war with…

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JANE EYRE

In Jane Eyre, on what pages does Mr. Rochester talk to Jane about his past? Also on what pages…

The problem with this question is that there have been several hundred editions of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë since it was first published in 1847. The pagination of these editions varies, and…

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SCIENCE

Is average speed similar to velocity?

Speed and velocity are similar, but not exactly the same. Speed describes how much distance the object is moving over in a given amount of time. Speed is what we call a “scalar” value, meaning that…

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REFERENCE

Can you please discuss and explain Sir Francis Bacon’s essay “Of Custom and Education”?

In Sir Francis Bacon’s essay “Of Custom and Education”, published in 1625, Bacon argues that society would benefit from educating children about the behaviors (“deeds”) that are most desirable for…

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SCIENCE

What are some possible way’s that tell you a physical change is taking place?

A physical change is a change in the appearance, or display, of a substance. No new substance is created in a physical change, as is in a chemical change. A change in texture, temperature, physical…

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THE REPORT CARD

What events were expected to happen on Friday due to Nora and Stephen’s plan in Andrew Clements’…

According to Chapters 16 and 17 of Andrew Clements’ The Report Card, Stephen and Nora’s plan was for Nora to behave like a genius smart aleck on Thursday and earn zeros on all her tests on Friday:…

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SCIENCE

You are on roller blades on top of a small hill. Your potential energy is equal to 1,000.00…

Mass of the body = 60.0 kg potential energy of the body = 1,000.00 Joules The weight of a body, on Earth, is the force with which is attracted to the Earth and is same as the gravitational pull on…

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WALK TWO MOONS

In Walk Two Moons, how is Sal’s story hidden behind Phoebe’s?

In Phoebe’s story, Phoebe must confront the fact that her mother left for a reason that might not be about Phoebe. Mrs. Winterbottom left notes (and frozen meals) for her family, but she did not…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Why is George so reluctant to get mad at Lennie in Of Mice and Men in chapter 6?

George has definitely decided to kill his friend and long-time faithful companion Lennie. There would be no point in expressing anger–and George is not really feeling angry anyway. It has gone…

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LITERATURE

What examples of alliteration can be found in “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs?

W.W. Jacobs uses alliteration throughout his short story “The Monkey’s Paw.” Alliteration is the repeated sound of first consonants or stressed syllables of words such as in , “The slithering snake…

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SCIENCE

What is the opposite of evaporation?

Evaporation is the process in which a material changes from liquid to gas phase, upon addition of heat. An example is the evaporation of water to steam, when we heat it. Opposite of evaporation is…

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THE METAMORPHOSIS

What is Gregor’s family situation?

In the story by Franz Kafka, “Metamorphosis,” Gregor experiences an interesting family situation. Although Gregor supports and cares about his family, he does not appear to feel very close to…

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SCIENCE

What is responsible for the properties minerals have?

All minerals are crystalline by nature, but there are still many differences between them. The chemical makeup and atomic structure of a mineral determine what properties that mineral will possess….

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THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO

What is/are the familial relationships in Oscar Wao?

There are many key familial relationships throughout the novel. First, let’s just start with a family tree: Dr. Abelard Luis Cabral – husband of Socorro Cabral Abelard and Socorro are the…