What was the main lesson that Scrooge learned in A Christmas Carol?
- THE SCARLET LETTER
Hawthorne questions womanly virtue and wonders about its relationship to a “fear of the gallows.”…
Among the people who have come to gawk at Hester Prynne, her new baby, and her scarlet “A” is a group of terrible women who insist that her punishment was too merciful and that she ought to be…
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- KARL MARX
What, according to Marx, is the relationship between economic systems and culture? How might this…
For Karl Marx, everything is determined by what he calls the mode of production, or the social relationships by which goods are produced for society. This mode of thinking is sometimes called…
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- NIGHT
In Night, summarize the story Moishe the Beadle told Wiesel on his return from being deported….
Moshe the Beadle believes that he has returned to Sighet to warn the townspeople of the Nazi threat. Moshe’s story starts with being expelled from Sighet. When he returns, Moshe talks to anyone…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Why do you think Scrooge had such a negative attitude toward the holiday season? [Please use ACE…
A: One reason that Ebenezer Scrooge has such a negative attitude toward Christmas is the fact that in his youth Christmastime was for him a negative experience. So his bad memories cause him to…
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- A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
Where do Buddy and his friend keep their money?
In Truman Capote’s short story “A Christmas Memory,” Buddy and his friend raise money to pay for the ingredients to make their annual Christmas fruitcakes. They do small jobs, enter contests,…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
I’m assuming the Brutus you’re referring to is probably Marcus Junius Brutus, a Roman politician who lived from 85–42 BC. He is most well-known for his role in the assassination of Julius…
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- THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND
How does Speare use color and the analogy of a bird to describe Kit in Chapter 12 of The Witch of…
In Chapter 12, Kit helps Nat repair Hannah Tupper’s roof. They talk about her new life in Wethersfield. Nat tells her a story of a bird he saw at a market in Jamaica when he was a little boy….
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- THE BRONZE BOW
In The Bronze Bow, why did so many people look to Rosh as their savior?
Rosh was viewed among his band as a tough, intelligent leader who was willing to fight the conquering Romans until they left Galilee. Rosh’s band followed and trusted him while many of the…
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- HISTORY
Why did relations between the United States and the Soviet Union deteriorate after World War II?
After World War II, relations between the United States and the Soviet Union began to deteriorate. There are reasons for this. Before the war ended, the United States had some agreements with the…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
In “The Cask of Amontillado,” what can you conclude about Montresor’s feelings toward those who…
“The Cask of Amontillado” opens with Montresor’s claim to seek revenge upon those who have wronged him. He claims that he has borne “a thousand injuries” from Fortunato, but he does not go into…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is a quote that provides proof or at least gives a good prediction that Bob Ewell beats…
When Atticus is cross examining Heck Tate, the following information is revealed about Mayella’s injuries: Atticus looked up at Mr. Tate. “Which side again, Heck?” “The right side, Mr….
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- HISTORY
What happened after the colonists won the American Revolution?
After the colonists won the Revolutionary War, they formally received their independence with the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783. This agreement recognized the United States as a free and…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Homer’s The Odyssey, what admirable quality does Odysseus show?
Odysseus really shows his cleverness when he thinks to tell Polyphemus, the Cyclops, that his name is “Nobody.” He determines, early on, that it would not behoove him and his men to kill the…
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- SCIENCE
What is the chemical formula for 8 hydrogen atoms? Is it 4H2?
A hydrogen atom is denoted by the letter “H”. Any number of hydrogen atoms will also be denoted by the same symbol, since all of them are identical. Hydrogen gas has molecules, each of which is…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Why is it important for Scrooge to experience each one of those Christmases?
Each Christmas that Scrooge experiences reveals something to him. When Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, he is shown the former joy and trials in his life. Scrooge sees how he…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What does Montag suddenly realize about Beatty after he is dead?
After Montag shot Beatty with his flamethrower, he hobbles through the city until he falls face first on the ground. While lying on the ground, he realizes that “Beatty wanted to die.” (Bradbury…
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- THE CAY
In Chapter 18 of The Cay by Theodore Taylor, what is the tone at the end of the chapter, and how…
After Timothy dies, Phillip and Stew Cat are left alone on the island. During Chapter Eighteen, Phillip hears some explosions and then an aircraft nearby. He grabs some matches and runs down to the…
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- SCIENCE
Compare igneous and sedimentary rocks?
There are three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are the primary rocks and are formed by solidification of molten magma. Depending on whether the cooling of magma…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In The Outsiders, after being reunited, what does Ponyboy realize about Darry?
From the beginning of the book, Ponyboy talks about how much Darry doesn’t like him. He tells Cherry, he tells Soda, he tells Dally, he tells anyone who will listen. The night of the murder, he…
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- HISTORY
What were some political defenses of slavery?
Political defenses of slavery usually revolved around the idea that the Northern states were powerless to stop the spread of slavery. As new territories were organized, the South argued that their…
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- SCIENCE
The Atlantic Ocean is show in the middle. Under which parts of the Atlantic ocean is the oldest…
Since the crust is formed along the mid-Atlantic ridge, the oldest seafloor rock would be found near the coasts of either continent to the left or right of the mid-Atlantic ridge. Seafloor…
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- SCIENCE
Who was Galileo? When did he live? What did he do?
Galileo Galilei was born in 1564 in Pisa, Italy and died in 1642, near Florence. He was an astronomer and physicist (among other things). His most important contributions to science are listed…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Where is a quote that shows Tom Buchanan being a jerk in Chapter 2?
Honestly, it is difficult to read any chapter of The Great Gatsby and not find several quotes that show Tom Buchanan is a jerk. Perhaps the worst thing he does in Chapter 2 is break Myrtle…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
Why did the basement suit Max?
Max uses Grim’s and Gram’s basement, what Max adequately calls his “down under,” as a safe escape from a world that does not understand him. We see an example of this at the very beginning…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What are 3 adjectives that describe Cassius as he is portrayed in Act I?
Cassius is a complicated character, beginning the play as a fairly unsavory character, and then proving to be more human, if you will, as the story goes on. In Act I, though, we don’t have a lot of…
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- THE CAY
Timothy gave Phillip faith that what two things would happen?
Timothy gave Phillip faith that they would be rescued and that Phillip would be cured of his blindness. Even while on the raft, Timothy repeatedly assured Phillip that a boat or plane would come by…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is one example of a motif in Fahrenheit 451?
Ray Bradbury’s 1953 sci fi novel, Fahrenheit 451, is chock full of highly prophetic themes. To help his readers really feel and contemplate his messages, Bradbury makes vivid use of motifs…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What has been revealed about the townspeople’s belief in witchcraft in The Crucible?
Abigail tells her uncle, Reverend Parris, that “the rumor of witchcraft is all about” at the very beginning of Act One. The people in town know of Betty Parris’s illness, and there is a rumor that…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What is the setting as Of Mice and Men begins? What do you picture as the story opens? What does…
The opening chapter of novella gives a picturesque description of the landscape. The Salinas River runs peacefully, rabbits come out to take in the beauty of the place, and there is worn path,…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is an example of a pun in Romeo and Juliet?
A pun, which is also called a paronomasia, is a word play that exploits the multiple meanings of words. There are a few characters in Romeo and Juliet that use many puns (possibly unintentionally),…
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- MACBETH
Where are Malcolm and Macduff in Macbeth?
In Act IV, Scene 3, Macduff and Malcolm are in England at the court of King Edward the Confessor. Malcolm has been there since fleeing from Macbeth’s castle at Dunsinane. Macduff is only newly…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
What is the theme of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens contains several themes: Change or transformation, forgiveness, compassion, choices, family, guilt, and memories are some. The most evident of all of these is…
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- FAUST
Discuss how, in Goethe’s Faust, Mephistopheles uses Faust’s arrogance in order to bring Faust…
In accepting gifts from Mephistopheles, engaging in wagers with the devil, and directly challenging the spiritual and ethical standards with which he has been molded to live socially, Faust…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are similarities and differences between Paris’s and Romeo’s passion for Juliet in Romeo and…
A similarity between Romeo’s and Paris’s feelings for Juliet is that they both desire her. Another is that both men are willing to commit their lives to Juliet through the vows of marriage. Both…
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- HISTORY
What if the Lusitania hadn’t been sunk?
Of course, there is no way that anyone can answer this question with certainty. There are too many variables that could have affected the way things happened for us to be sure how the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why is Boo Radley kept hidden in his house for 15 years?
That’s a really good question because Harper Lee never tells us the exact circumstances surrounding Boo’s reclusive existence. Is it forced or a choice that Boo makes? We do know that it…
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- HISTORY
What are three achievements of Machavelli?
Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence on May 3 1469. He came from an ancient middle-class family who had been reduced to poverty at the time of his birth but Machiavelli was able to rise from…
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- THE CALL OF THE WILD
In The Call of the Wild, what are Buck’s most outstanding characteristics?
One of the things that the description of Buck makes plain from the beginning is his incredible strength and power. Even when he is living the soft life with the Judge, he has a confidence that…
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- ALL SUMMER IN A DAY
Describe two things the sun is compared to in “All Summer in a Day”.
“All Summer in a Day” concerns a classroom of elementary-age children living on a retro-futuristic depiction of the planet Venus (which was once argued to be a wet, swampy planet covered in…
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- PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, where do you see a struggle for power on…
It is in these pages that Percy finally comes to understand the final part of the oracle’s prophecy: that he will “betrayed by one who calls [him] a friend.” Once Luke reveals his true self…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Brutus accuses Cassius of having an “itching palm.” What does it mean?
“Itching palm” is simply a slang term for being money-hungry. Brutus makes it clear what he means when he continues with the accusation. Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourselfAre much condemned to…
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- THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
How do you know that it is a hound which is frightening the family in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The first thing which might tip off a reader about the mysterious beast which is pursuing and killing members of the Baskerville family is the title of the story– The Hound of the Baskervilles….
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- A RETRIEVED REFORMATION
What are examples of irony involving Jimmy Valentine in “A Retrieved Reformation”?
There are two good examples of irony involving Jimmy Valentine’s reformation. One is that his past catches up with him just when he has decided to reform. The three safecracking jobs he pulls after…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
What is an example of Freak the Mighty doing something daring?
Freak the Mighty is created when Max places Kevin on his shoulders. Together they accentuate the positive qualities in each other. For example, Kevin has a disease that makes it difficult for him…
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- THE NECKLACE
How does the narrator apparently feel about his main character in “The Necklace”?
In the exposition of “The Necklace,” the narrator uses direct and indirect characterization which depicts Madame Loisel as a selfish, materialistic person. Her actions later in the narrative…
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- FRINDLE
In Frindle, why did the picture have to stay that way?
The class picture had to stay that way, with every kid in the fifth grade holding up a pen while saying “Frindle!” instead of “Cheese!”, because the photographer was out of film. It would have been…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
What was the main lesson that Scrooge learned in A Christmas Carol?
There are a number of lessons that Ebenezer Scrooge learns in this classic story by Charles Dickens. Perhaps the most important and most far-reaching one is that it is never too late to find…
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
In Edgar A. Poe’s story “The Tell Tale Heart,” what is the pattern in Poe’s use of auditory…
In Edgar Allan Poe’s story, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” auditory images are very important to the tone and effect of the story. The narrator says from the start that his hearing is especially…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are the differences and similarities between Atticus and Mrs. Dubose throughout the novel To…
The characters of Atticus and Mrs. Dubose are similar and different in various ways. The personalities of Atticus and Mrs. Dubose contrast greatly. Mrs. Dubose is an outspoken, unapologetic racist…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
I’m writing an essay for English on Shakespeare’s Juluis Caesar. In act III scene 2, Antony…
Antony does not seem to have changed his mind when he speaks of Brutus as the noblest Roman of them all. It is actually in Act 3, Scene 1 that he addresses Caesar’s body in a marvelous soliloquy….
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