Sam frantically searched his younger brother's bedroom. He had come into Frank's room on a quest for his library book and noticed that the large, black metal and blue plastic cage that housed Frank's pet hamster was unoccupied. Sam then observed that the door to the cage was open;
Sam speculated that Frank must not have latched the cage securely after he had finished playing with Alexander earlier that day. If Alexander
managed to escape from Frank's room, everyone in his family would be irritated with both Sam and Frank
"Alexander. Where are you?" he whispered desperately, bending over to peer under Frank's bed. "Come on out here, and I'll give you a slice of a
banana." Sam then inspected under Frank's dresser and his desk, without any success.
Suddenly the bedroom door flew open and Frank appeared. "What are you doing in my room, Sam?" he asked, incensed by the invasion of his
privacy.
"Shut the door, Frank! Hurry and close it!" Sam exhaled as he noticed the small, furry, peach-and-cream-colored body shooting toward freedom,
and as Sam tried to intercept him, Alexander sprinted into the hallway. Sam and Frank looked up to see their dad standing there.
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Select the correct answer. in this excerpt from "a modest proposal" by johnathan swift, what does the author list? i can think of no one objection, that will possibly be raised against this proposal, unless it should be urged, that the number of people will be thereby much lessened in the kingdom. this i freely own, and 'twas indeed one principal design in offering it to the world. i desire the reader will observe, that i calculate my remedy for this one individual kingdom of ireland, and for no other that ever was, is, or, i think, ever can be upon earth. therefore let no man talk to me of other expedients: of taxing our absentees at five shillings a pound: of using neither cloaths, nor houshold furniture, except what is of our own growth and manufacture: of utterly rejecting the materials and instruments that promote foreign luxury: of curing the expensiveness of pride, vanity, idleness, and gaming in our women: of introducing a vein of parsimony, prudence and temperance: of learning to love our country, wherein we differ even from laplanders, and the inhabitants of topinamboo: of quitting our animosities and factions, nor acting any longer like the jews, who were murdering one another at the very moment their city was taken: of being a little cautious not to sell our country and consciences for nothing: of teaching landlords to have at least one degree of mercy towards their tenants. lastly, of putting a spirit of honesty, industry, and skill into our shop-keepers, who, if a resolution could now be taken to buy only our native goods, would immediately unite to cheat and exact upon us in the price, the measure, and the goodness, nor could ever yet be brought to make one fair proposal of just dealing, though often and earnestly invited to it.a. reforms that had failed to improve ireland's situation b. the unrealistic measures discussed by irish government officials c. viable measures that could improve ireland's situation d. measures that would unify the populace of ireland

The essay sea stars by barbara hurd. what point is the author making by comparing a sea star missing an arm to a human losing a limb?

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.