A diary-like novel tells the story of 13-year-old Clara, who is traveling West with her family in a covered wagon. She records her curious
observations as well as her fears and hardships as they cross rivers,
climb mountain ranges, and encounter unfamiliar people. Although
Clara misses her life back in Boston, she is optimistic about her
family's future as cattle ranchers.
Which is the best statement of the theme of the story?
A. A positive attitude can make major changes seem less
frightening
B. People who lived long ago are just the same as people living
today.
C. The best way to explore this diverse world is by traveling with
family
D. Life in a rural setting is better for families than life in a city,

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)