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August 25, 2018 Educator

A POISON TREE

In “A Poison Tree,” what is the literal meaning of “And into my garden stole”? How did the…

Literally, the persona’s enemy “stole” into the garden, which means “crept” or “sneaked” in quietly. Literally, therefore, this line means the enemy sneaks into the persona’s garden. We also learn…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In chapter 5, Gatsby’s dream seems to be fulfilled. What indications are there, though, that…

Right after Gatsby tells Daisy about the green light at the end of her dock, Nick notices a change in him. It is the green light that was a beacon to Gatsby for five years while he waited for this…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Herper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, what are some quotes that support why Atticus thinks that…

When Judge Taylor appoints him to take the Tom Robinson case, Atticus takes it very seriously. In fact, in chapter nine, he speaks to Scout about not saying the N-word and that this case affects…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What forms of figurative language are found in Fahrenheit 451? Give examples and explain please.

Fahrenheit 451 features several types of figurative language. One type is personification, in which an inanimate object is likened to a living thing. For example, in the first chapter, the hose…

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SCIENCE

Which two elements are the most common in the universe?

The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and helium with hydrogen making up about 75% and helium about 23% of the matter in the universe. Chemical elements are created in the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 20 of To Kill a Mockingbird, what do Scout and Dill learn about Dolphus Raymond?

Dolphus Raymond is the notorious town drunk who staggers through Maycomb clutching a bottle in a paper bag. He has a black mistress and several mixed children, which is why the racist community of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Please provide three quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird that describe the reasons why Atticus…

The three reasons Atticus should not defend Tom Robinson are as follows: it brings antisocial and professional stress to his life; it brings antisocial and adversity to his children’s lives; and he…

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SCIENCE

How would you prepare a 10 ml of a 0.25 M HCl solution if 1 M was available? How much distilled…

Since 1 M solution is more concentrated than 0.25 M solution, we will have to dilute the higher strength solution (with distilled water) to obtain a lower strength solution. The following equation…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What are the direct characterizations of Jay Gatsby in chapters 1 – 3?

In Chapter one, Nick describes Gatsby as someone “with a heightened sensitivity to to the promises of life,” possessed of “an extraordinary gift for hope” or a “romantic readiness.” In other words,…

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HISTORY

what was Fredrick Douglas know for after slavery?

Frederick Douglass is most well known for his activism in abolishing slavery and his support of women’s suffrage. He spoke regularly on slavery and published several books on his life and…

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THE GIVER

In The Giver, what does The Giver tell Jonas when he is transmitting the memories to Jonas?

The Giver tells Jonas to lie down with his shirt off and he places his hands on his back to transmit the memories. The first time Jonas received a memory, he had no idea what was happening. The…

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THE NECKLACE

Why does Madame Loisel select the necklace rather than any other piece of jewelry?

Madame Loisel’s character is superficial and concerned about status. When invited to the Minister of Public Instruction’s soiree, a difficult invitation to receive considering her husband’s status…

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LITERATURE

What were some Muslim literary achievements during the Golden Age of Islam (other than The…

The Golden Age of Islam occurred around the 8th century AD. Historically, it was poetry that was preeminent in Islamic culture. Most prominent was the qasidah–a very long poem that usually tells…

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FRINDLE

What is a summary of chapters 11-12 of Frindle?

Nick had invented the word “frindle” to test the theory that if everyone agreed on the meaning of the word, then it becomes a word. Mrs. Granger and the school fought the students in this…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Several times Atticus emphasizes the need to consider things from another’s point of view. How…

Atticus teaches his children many things, but his lesson to look at things from another person’s point of view is certainly one of the best lessons Scout and Jem can learn. He brings this up…

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SCIENCE

A controlled burn is when plants in an area are burned while being closely ____________________?

A controlled burn is when plants in an area are burned while being closely monitored. Controlled burns are used by fire fighters, farmers, and those involved in prairie restoration. When used…

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SCIENCE

What are the challenges faced by small animals?

Small animals face the biggest challenges in terms of competition for resources and predation by larger predators. Animals need resources such as food, water, light, habitat, etc. and they are in…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is a quote that deals with good vs. evil in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 10, Atticus gives his children their air rifles and says, “I’d rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard, but I know you’ll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if…

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HISTORY

What were the important resources or goods that Thebes and Kush traded?

The kingdoms of Egypt and Kush had a very important and unique relationship in the ancient world. At different times, one empire would conquer the other and throughout history, it was a tug-of-war…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Why did the author include the conversation about sunsets at the end of Chapter 8? What is the…

At the end of Chapter 8, Ponyboy asks Cherry the question, “can you see the sunset real good from the West Side?” (Hinton 129) Cherry says that she can see it real good, and Pony says he can see it…

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DRENCHED IN LIGHT

What does Isis have that the white couple lack? What keeps them from having it?

The answer to this question can be found right in the title of the piece: “Drenched in Light.” In the story, Isis is a young vivacious black girl in a small town outside of Orlando, Florida…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Scout learns that her father was appointed to defend Tom Robinson. In the novel it states, “The…

Scout (and sometimes the reader) is understandably confused. Why are the townspeople upset that Atticus is going to do his job? The answer lays in the race relations in the south at the time….

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SCIENCE

Explain how you can use a speedometer and a clock to tell how far you have traveled in a car if…

The odometer of a car measures (and displays) the distance traveled by the vehicle, while the speedometer measures (and displays) the instantaneous speed of a vehicle. If the odometer of a car is…

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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

Poe distinguishes between psychological and physical agonies. Give two examples of each agony.

In “The Pit and the Pendulum,” as the narrator realizes he has nearly plunged into the pit, he contemplates the fact that the Inquisition either kills people with the “direst physical agonies” or…

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REFERENCE

How did Jessie Coon James find food for Sam in My Side of the Mountain?

We first meet Jessie Coon James, a young raccoon, in the chapter called “In Which I Find a Real Live Man.” Sam and Frightful adopted him, took him home and fed him, and he got fatter. Eventually he…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What does Darry mean when he says “you don’t just stop living because you lose somebody”?

In Chapter 12, Ponyboy and Darry get into a fight about completing homework. Ponyboy tells Darry that he doesn’t see what the big deal is about schoolwork and says that he’s going to get a job like…

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SCIENCE

After a touchdown a wide receiver threw a football into the stands to his girlfriend 139 meter…

The distance traveled by the ball is given as 139 m and the average speed of the ball (through the air) is 13 m/s. Speed is defined as the ratio of distance traveled to time taken. In other words,…

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THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS

Why does Ammu recognize Velutha as “the God of Small Things”?

Ammu first mentions the idea of “The God of Small Things” in Chapter 11, after she has a dream of a man with one arm holding her close. Not only is the man holding her close, but Ammu and this…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Before writing “The Most Dangerous Game,” Richard Connell began his career working for the school…

Late last evening, Sanger Rainsford, a big game hunter from New York City, came ashore at a small village in South America. Rainsford claims he escaped from an island, which sailors call…

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SCIENCE

What is the relationship between the circulatory system and the digestive system?

There are six important functions that take place in the digestive system as food turns from nutrients into waste. The six include: Ingestion Secretion Mixing and movement Digestion Absorption…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

How does Della get the money to pay for Jim’s watch chain?

Henry’s short story “The Gift of the Magi” is about a young couple, Jim and Della, living in New York City at the turn of the twentieth century. O. Henry’s stories featured ironic, surprise…

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NIGHT

In Night by Elie Wiesel, what story did Moshe tell upon his return?

In Night by Elie Wiesel, Moshe the Beadle is taken along with other foreign Jews by the Nazis before the other residents are rounded up for the camps. Moshe manages to escape and makes his way back…

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THE STORY OF AN HOUR

What can be inferred about Mrs. Mallard’s Marriage in “The Story of An Hour”?

Given her initial reaction to the news that her husband had been killed, we might suppose that Mrs. Mallard’s marriage was very good and filled with love and devotion. The narrator says, “She wept…

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THE CRUCIBLE

John Proctor pleads, “I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” Explain how this desire to…

At the end of Act 4, Proctor is ashamed of himself for “confessing” to witchcraft because he is lying. Even though he lies to save his own life, it still feels wrong to him. Earlier, when speaking…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Why is Mexico not a pure market economy?

Mexico is not a pure market economy because there is no country in the world that is a pure market economy. In a pure market economy, the government would not be involved at all in deciding the…

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ESSAY LAB

What is the best way to “send off” a persuasive essay that supports the topic that “A” students…

By “send off”, I hope you are wondering how you can introduce your topic about why “A” students should earn money for grades. I think a great way to introduce the essay is to compare school…

WALK TWO MOONS

Whose story unfolds in the telling of Phoebe’s story?

Sal Hiddle tells her grandparents Phoebe’s story on their trip to Idaho. Sal had moved to Euclid, Ohio, and made friends with Phoebe. Phoebe is a “girl with a powerful imagination,” which she…

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THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF

Explain why the reply from Red Chief’s father is an example of irony. From “The Ransom of Red…

The reply from Red Chief’s father to the ransom demand is doubly ironic. First, it is ironic because the two kidnappers were expecting to be paid to release Johnny to his father and instead his…

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SCIENCE

What is the term for a protist that uses a flagellum to move?

What you’re looking for is the specific genus. The genus (or term) for a protist that uses a flagellum to move is Euglena.Euglena is a member of the class Euglenoidea. This group consists of 54…

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BUSINESS

What is the result of government price controls?

According to economic theory, the result of government price controls is either a surplus (if the government imposes a price floor) or a shortage (if the government sets a price ceiling). Either…

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SCIENCE

What are some ways the Earth can be harmed by weathering?

Weathering is the process by which natural elements, such as water, wind, plants, etc. break down rocks and soil. In this process, Earth’s landform changes. Think about how a plant can have…

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INTO THE WILD

What are some quotes on the theme of forgiveness in Into the Wild?

“When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines upon you.” Ronald Franz, an 81-year old retired Christian man who Chris met and became friends with in 1992, spoke those…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What is the key idea in The Outsiders in Chapters 1-3?

Chapters 1-3 introduces the idea that life isn’t fair and that sometimes, this is true no matter which side of town one lives in. Additionally, most teenagers value the same things in life no…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

In what ways are the bowed-out shape of the production possibilities curve and the law of…

The shape of the production possibilities curve (PPC) is caused by the law of increasing opportunity costs. If opportunity costs did not increase, PPCs would be straight lines. The law of…

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HEALTH

Can we create a society in which everyone can live long healthy lives? Why or why not?

There are powerful arguments to be made on both sides of this issue. However, there are so many unknowns about the future of society, humankind, and even our planet itself that it’s difficult to…

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MACBETH

What is the best example from Macbeth that shows how severely Macbeth loses his morals?

Since this is an opinion question, I have two possible answers. I’d argue strongly for Macbeth’s decision to slaughter Macduff’s wife and children. Since the witches tell Macbeth to “beware…

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ATHEISM

What is the correct term for someone that does not believe in a god but instead believes in science?

There are several different terms representing specific forms of belief or disbelief. One of the things that makes the terminology somewhat complicated is that the modern English term “belief”…

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HISTORY

Can someone help me create an editorial title for the Boston Massacre?

There could be a variety of editorial titles you could use in reference to the Boston Massacre. While it is clear the British soldiers fired at the colonists and killed five of them, the colonists…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

In “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, what does Mr. Pearson want Squeaky to do in the race?…

In “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, Mr. Pearson wants Squeaky to throw the race. He wants her to give another girl a chance to win, particularly Gretchen, who is new in town. “‘That new girl…