October sky questions 1. Who tried to talk to homer after lunch.
A. His dad
B. Bluefield Telegraph reporter
C. The science club
D. The high school football coach

2. How many people would have died in the mining accident if it weren’t for Mr. Hickman
A. 12
B. 24
C. 6
D. None

3. Why does Homer start working in the mind?
A. His dad made him
B. He was interested in mining
C. His brother chickened out of working in the mines
D. To help pay bills while his dad is in the hospital

4. When Homer visits his teacher, what does she tell him
A. “teachers push you to do things you don’t want to”
B. “you are better than the mine”
C. “I am proud of you no matter what you choose”
D. “You don’t want to stay here”

5. The principle of the school is supportive of Homer and the boys, as well as the teacher for the rocketry. (True or false)

The verb in the sentence is in what voice

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

1. find at least 9 adjectives from this opening passage used to describe the setting of the story- "to build a fire" setting: day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray, when the man turned aside from the main yukon trail and climbed the high earth-bank, where a dim and little-travelled trail led eastward through the fat spruce timberland. it was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. it was nine o'clock. there was no sun nor hint of sun, through there was not a cloud in the sky. it was a clear day, and yet there seemed an intangible pall over the face of things, subtle gloom that made the day dark, and that was due to the absence of sun. this fact did not worry the man. he was used to the lack of sun. it had been days since he had seen the sun, and he knew that a few more days must pass before that cheerful orb, due south, would just peep above the sky-line and dip immediately from view.