Read the summary of "The Beginnings of the Maasai."
In "The Beginnings of the Maasai," the daughter of the
Maasai explains the relationship between the Maasai and
their sky god Enkai. She explains how a volcanic eruption
sent Enkai and the cattle into the sky. In order to save the
cattle, Enkai created a giant tree that allowed them to walk
back to earth. Then, Enkai entrusted Neiterkob, the
narrator's father, and his tribe to care for the cattle. As a
result, the cattle are sacred to the Maasai, and the Maasai
maintain a close connection with Enkai.

What is darrow’s main argument and the claims he makes in this excerpt? a. darrow argues that even if the boys are horrible monsters, their deaths will not solve the problems of society; he claims that society wants the boys to be executed because people enjoy watching public executions. b. he argues that the people who should be held responsible for the crime are leopold’s and loeb’s parents since they neglected their sons; he claims that leopold and loeb were jealous of the boy they killed because he had expensive belongings they could not afford. c. darrow argues that the boys should not face the death penalty; he claims they both suffer from mental illnesses that make them unable to tell the difference between a dream and reality. d. he argues that leopold and loeb, particularly dickie loeb, should not be executed; he claims they were teenagers who didn’t have proper adult guidance, so they are not responsible for what they did.

What is the purpose of text features? (5 points) they readers understand what they should learn from the text. they provide legal documentation to researchers who cite the sources. they work to demonstrate factual evidence of ancient historical statistics. they allow readers to make up their own minds about what really happened.

Which statement best explains how the communist manifesto relates to old major’s speech? old major believes he is the only one who can lead the rebellion, just as marx believed he should be a leader. old major talks only to the pigs, showing that he supports class divisions, which also was a communist belief. old major urges the animals to listen to mr. jones, just as marx encouraged people to respect the upper classes. old major argues that the animals should unite to create a classless society and overthrow an oppressive system.