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August 17, 2018 Educator

HISTORY

What did John Smith make the colonists do?

In May 1607, John Smith was among the group of 100 or so men who established the first permanent English colony at Jamestown in Virginia. As the colonists battled hunger and disease in their first…

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THE INVISIBLE MAN: A GROTESQUE ROMANCE

What is the thesis of The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells?

One of the major themes of a number of H.G. Wells’ works is that of the way that science can be worshipped like any other god and in many ways this worship can come at a great cost. His portrait of…

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HATCHET

In Hatchet, what did Brian do immediately after the plane landed?

Brian got himself out of the plane and swam to shore. Brian was the only survivor of the plane crash. The pilot had a heart attack and crashed the plane rather than landing it. Brian managed to…

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HISTORY

How does Zinn’s, the author of A People’s History, interpretation of the American Revolution…

Howard Zinn’s interpretation of the American Revolution focuses on the class conflict between poor colonists and well-to-do colonists. He considers documents such as the Declaration of Independence…

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HISTORY

What were working conditions like for Americans between 1800 and 1900?

Working conditions changed for many Americans between 1800 and 1900. In the early 1800s, most Americans either worked for themselves or worked in very small-sized working environments. The working…

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HISTORY

What was the political significance of the Reformation and what role did the Peace of Augsburg play?

The Reformation had huge political significance in Europe primarily due to the large amount of political power held by the pope. At this time, most of Europe is made up of independently sovereign…

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HISTORY

How long was Benjamin Franklin in office and what position did he hold?

Benjamin Franklin spent most of his adult life in the political realm and held many titles and offices. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly and the Second Continental Congress. He also…

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SCIENCE

How does the weather affect the earth’s surface?

There is an actual term used when the weather shapes the Earth. The term is weathering. Weathering is the wearing down or dissolving of materials on Earth’s surface. Weathering can be caused by…

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JOHN STEINBECK

In John Steinbeck’s The Pearl, what events does the bite of the scorpion set in motion?

The bite of the scorpion on the baby of Kino and Juana sets in motion the events of the remainder of the plot. When Coyotito screams, his mother tries to suck out the poison and Kino’s brother Juan…

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TUCK EVERLASTING

What is the meaning of personification? Cite examples, from Tuck Everlasting, in which the road,…

Personification is used to provide meaningful description. Personification means that something non-human is described as having human qualities. Here is an example of the road personified: It…

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RIP VAN WINKLE

What one besetting character weakness did Rip Van Winkle have?

Rip Van Winkle was a kind and gentle soul well liked within his community; however, his major weakness was a lack of industry. Rip Van Winkle was not lazy; after all he was perfectly happy to walk…

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SCIENCE

How do I find the three different currents in the image below? 1 image

This can be solved by using Kirchhoff’s laws. Using the junction rule, the current coming into a junction is the same as the current leaving it. At junction a: i1=i2+i3i1=i2+i3 Using loop rule in…

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LYDDIE

How does Lyddie arrange for Rachel to stay in the book Lyddie by Katherine Paterson?

When Uncle Judah first brings Rachel to Lyddie at the boarding house, Mrs. Bedlow reminds Lyddie that the boarding house is only for factory workers, and no children can stay there. Lyddie asks…

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ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY

How does Mama want to retaliate for what the night riders’ have done to the Berrys? A. Hold a…

In Chapter 2 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mr. Logan returns to his home in Mississippi with a Mr. Morrison, who has lost his job on the railroad in Louisiana. When the family attends church on…

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OF MICE AND MEN

In the novel, Of Mice and Men, when are some times when Lennie felt frustration, anger, relief,…

Lennie was frustrated when George caught him with the mouse, when Curley was picking on him, and when he accidentally killed his puppy. Lennie often felt frustrated or insecure because he did not…

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HISTORY

How did the Declaration of Independence help us break away from Great Britain?

The Declaration of Independence helped the American colonies break away from Great Britain in at least two ways. First, the Declaration helped to rally support among the colonists. We do not…

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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

How does Percy show that he’s a hero in chapter 17 of The Lightning Thief?

In chapter seventeen, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover leave Las Vegas and go to Los Angeles. The taxi they took from Las Vegas drops them off at the beach in Santa Monica; Percy then goes into the…

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THE SNIPER

Why does the sniper feel regret for killing?

For most of the story, the sniper feels very little regret at all. He coldly shoots two people below him before being shot in the arm himself. He didn’t feel remorse then, and he didn’t feel…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is a summary of the first fifteen chapters of the book To Kill a Mockingbird?

Chapter one begins with an introduction to the Finch family and their history. Scout, who is six years old, describes the setting of her hometown of Maycomb, Alabama in the midst of the Depression….

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HUNTERS IN THE SNOW

At the end of “Hunters in the Snow,” were the three friends driving toward the hospital?

At the end of “Hunters in the Snow,” Frank, Tub, and Kenny are no longer driving toward the hospital. Right overhead was the Big Dipper, and behind, hanging between Kenny’s toes in the direction…

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

Why does Holling get threats from Danny when he eats a cream puff in Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday…

Holling does not actually eat a cream puff the day Danny Hupfer threatens him in Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars. Instead, Danny, along with many of Holling’s other classmates, threatens Holling…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What does Proctor mean when he says, “I cannot mount the gibbet like a saint. It is a fraud. I…

When John Proctor utters these words to his wife, Elizabeth, in Act Four, he is saying that he is not sinless—that he is, in fact, already a sinner with a “rotten” soul, and so he justifies his…

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THE CITY OF EMBER

How is Lina Mayfleet depicted as a caring person in Jeanne DuPrau’s book The City of Ember?

In Jeanne DuPrau’s The City of Ember, Lina Mayfleet is depicted as a caring person with respect to how much she loves her baby sister and all the people around her.In chapter 2, when the reader…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

What is Kevin’s favorite book in Freak the Mighty?

One can be sure that Kevin has one very favorite book about one pertinent subject: the Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In addition to the characters mentioned in the…

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LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM CITY JAIL

In “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” how does King deal with the argument that civil rights…

In “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” King says that those who call civil rights activists “impatient” are guilty of “paternalistically” believing that they have the right to control the freedom of…

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THE GIVER

What is happening to the citizens of the community in The Giver?

The citizens of the community have every aspect of their lives controlled by Sameness. In Jonas’s community, the world is very predictable. Everyone in the community has to follow strict rules…

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DEAR MR. HENSHAW

What advice does Mr. Fridley give Leigh when Leigh asks to be excused from class in Beverly…

In Beverly Cleary’s Dear Mr. Henshaw, towards the beginning of February, Leigh is so upset about his father not phoning nearly all January that Leigh decides to phone his dad’s trailer. Leigh is…

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THE METAMORPHOSIS

What is Gregor’s initial reaction to his metamorphosis into an insect?

In the novella, Metamorphosis, by Kafka, Gregor’s sudden transformation into a bug causes quite an unusual reaction. Although some people might panic, Gregor responds in a quite unexpected way….

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MACBETH

Before Macbeth returns home, what indications are there that he already has some evil purpose in…

The strongest indication that Macbeth has some evil purpose in mind before he returns home is to be seen in the letter he sends his wife. She reads it aloud at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 5. It…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, what do the colors red and black symbolize?

The color red is only mentioned three times; in reference to the “red men” (Native Americans), in describing Old Scratch’s belt or sash, and in describing his eyes. This limited application makes…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

How would Shmuel answer Bruno’s last question in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne?

I find your query interesting both because it is an opinion question (in that it does not have a “right” answer) and because Bruno’s last question (before his death in the gas chamber) is the…

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A TALE OF TWO CITIES

In the novel A Tale Of Two Cities, what are the changes forced upon Charles Darnay and how do…

Charles Darney has changes in his life; some are forced on him and some are of his own choosing. He rejects his inheritance as the Marquis de Evremonde because of the cruelty that his father and…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

What is Jerry’s goal in “Through the Tunnel”?

Jerry’s immediate goal is simply to be able to swim through the tunnel, like the “big boys” can. When he first began to swim with them, “He felt he was accepted, and he dived again, carefully,…

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HISTORY

Why was the sixteenth century considered to mark the end of universal Christendom? How did this…

Christianity was never entirely “Catholic” or universal, but until the sixteenth century there remained a fiction of its being a singular universal religion, with the only disagreement or…

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HISTORY

What were the causes of European exploration and its effect on Europe and those whom Europeans…

There are two kinds of causes of European exploration. First, exploration was caused by technological changes that made it more possible. These were largely changes in ship technology and…

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HISTORY

Explain the significance of the fall of Constantinople for the Renaissance, i.e., not for the Age…

Constantinople fell in 1453. The Ottoman Turks took it over. When this happened, many intellectuals moved from Constantinople to Europe, such as cities like Florence. When they did this, they…

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HISTORY

Discuss the impact of the Lutheran Reformation on the relationship between the Emperor and the…

The Reformation of the 16th Century involved the efforts of reformers such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, and even Henry VIII, in questioning the religious authority of the Catholic…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How does Whitney feel when they pass the island in the short story “The Most Dangerous Game?”

Whitney feels fear as he and Rainsford pass the island at the beginning of the story. Part of the reason he feels this fear is because he knows what experienced sailors say about it. He believes…

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THE POSSIBILITY OF EVIL

What does Mrs. Strangeworth mean when she says “Many people seemed disturbed recently?” Why is…

Miss Strangeworth notices that many people in the town seem disturbed, but she does not realize that her poison-pen letters are responsible for much of this disturbance. One of the earliest…

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HISTORY

Compare and Contrast the Reformation of Zwingli and Calvin with the Lutheran Reformation.

The reformations built around the teachings of John Calvin, Huldrych Zwingli, and Martin Luther all share one large aspect in common: they were attempting to address grievances that they had with…

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HISTORY

What were the causes of the Renaissance? Explain the differences between the Italian and Northern…

There were numerous causes of the Renaissance. The fall of Constantinople to Muhammad II in 1453 A. D. is considered the first of those causes. The fall of the Byzantine Empire gave rise to the…

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THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE

What does Mr. Wilson learn from the landlord?

Jabez Wilson tells Holmes and Watson that when he found the notice that the Red-Headed League had been dissolved, he immediately went to the landlord, who told him that the office had been rented…

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MANIAC MAGEE

What were Maniac’s and Mars Bar’s emotions after the race? How did each character feel?

In the book Maniac Magee, the title character beat Mars Bar in a race. In the end, Maniac won the race by running backwards! After they crossed the finish line, Mars Bar was furious. He accused…

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN

How does the play Death of a Salesman relate to the American dream?

One of the major themes in Death of a Salesman revolves around the concept of the American dream. Willy’s ideas of success are based on popular notions of being rich and well-liked by others in…

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GATHERING BLUE

What made Thomas so special?

Thomas was special because he was an artist. When he was still a very young boy, the guardians noticed his ability to carve wood. They apparently wanted to groom him as the official carver who…

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A SEPARATE PEACE

In what sense is the novel A Seperate Peace about good and evil?

In the novel A Separate Peace, by John Knowles, Gene and Finny experience many life altering experiences, not only because of the rivalry between the two boys, but also because World War II is on…

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RULES OF THE GAME

What does Waverly Jong’s mother do that upsets Waverly?

Waverly’s mother does a few things that upset her. Whether Waverly has a right to be upset is a different issue. First, as Waverly is getting good at chess, her mother takes greater interest in…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why do Jem and Scout think the Indian head pennies are strong magic? What will happen if you keep…

Jem and Scout are surprised to find goods in the knothole of a tree. They are even more surprised to find Indian head pennies. In their mind these Indian head pennies are more important and…