1)Who are Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein? Why are they important figures? Explain why is this conversation between these two literary greats is important. 2. What can you infer about Hemingway and Stein based on their respective opinions about the so-called “lost generation”?

3. How does Hemingway feel about his friendship with Gertrude Stein? Explain in a few sentences, citing specific statements to support your answer.

4. The excerpt includes a couple of French words: serieux, perdue. Based on context, what do you think these words mean? Write your best guesses at the meanings of both these words, then check a French dictionary to verify their meaning.
5. What does the word adept mean? Write your best definition of adept here, along with a brief explanation of how you arrived at its meaning.

6. What is the meaning of the phrase “lost generation?” Base your answer on the anecdote Gertrude Stein shares with Hemingway.
7. What is Gertrude Stein’s tone in describing the Lost Generation? Define her point of view, drawing on details from the text.

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In what way is victor frankenstein, instead of his creation, most clearly monstrous? a.he disconnects from his family and friends. b.he wishes that he could control the world with his monster. c.he believes that he can achieve success in the scientific world. d.he becomes angry at the monster, even though he created it.

Read the passage from sugar changed the world. but it is in india, where it was used as an offering in religious and magical ceremonies, that we have the first written record of sugar. long before the first pyramids were built in egypt, the ancient sumerians traded with the people of harappa and mohenjo daro, who lived along the indus river. unfortunately, we are still not able to read the writings left behind from those ancient cities. so the first documents telling us about life in that region come from a much later period. these hindu sacred teachings were probably first gathered together sometime between 1500 and 900 b.c., and were carefully memorized. only hundreds of years later were they finally written down. the hindu writings tell us of a religion in which fire was extremely important. people believed that the gods gave fire to human beings. yet fire was also a way for humans to reach the gods. by placing offerings in a special fire, a priest could turn them into smoke and send them on to the gods. five ingredients were selected for this special burning: milk, cheese, butter, honey, and sugar cane. which details would best fit in a summary of this passage? select two options. "in india . . it was used as an offering in religious and magical ceremonies" "the first written record of sugar" "long before the first pyramids were built in egypt" "gods gave fire to human beings" "a priest could turn them into smoke and send them on to the gods"

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