Holden has discussed the way Jane Gallagher plays checkers (she keeps all of her kings in the back row and doesn't move them) and the ducks in the lagoon multiple times. What do you think these symbols represent? What do they have in common or how do they differ? Are the two ideas related? Be sure to use your own thoughts and support your ideas with evidence from the novel.

Why does the author of “about a girl” begin the article with the statement “blessed as i am with an ordinary memory”? a.) she wants to show readers she is an ordinary person to them relate to her writing. b.)she believes readers take their memories for granted and wants them to learn how to appreciate memories instead. c.) she wants readers to be for what they have. d.)she feels that she is able to remember absolutely everything.

3. what differences do you see in the statistics between the two cities? what factors might account for the differences you see?

What is the historical context of the diary of a young girl by anne frank? o the holocaust o world war i siege on sarajevo the american civil war