What are TWO ways in which the tiger hunt contributes to the plot of the story? A. It demonstrates the power of Tansen’s singing.

B. It shows that nature always overcomes humans.

C. It helps Tansen gain confidence in his musical talent.

D. It demonstrates the power Emperor Akbar has over all creatures.

E. It suggests that Emperor Akbar quits when faced with a challenge.

F. It leads to Tansen meeting Emperor Akbar and becoming a Jewel of the Crown.

Which word best describes the meaning of the word putrescent? a. earthy b. floral c. rotten d. strong

How does visiting the place of the gods affect the narrator? a. he discovers that it is unwise to have an inquiring mind b. he learns that there is nothing supernatural to fear in the destroyed city c. he renounces everything he learned from the priests and his father d. he understands that the past has nothing of interest for people of the present

Read the paragraph. theodore roosevelt was the greatest president because as a leader of the progressive party, he brought about much-needed social, political, and economic reform. one of his economic reforms was to break up many large business trusts. by doing so, he took economic power out of the hands of the wealthy and powerful corporations and placed it in the hands of the ordinary people. theodore roosevelt’s reform policies, known as the square deal, to give the average citizen an equal share of opportunities. which sentence is the thesis of this paragraph? theodore roosevelt was the greatest president because as a leader of the progressive party, he brought about much-needed social, political, and economic reforms. one of his economic reforms was to break up many large business trusts. by doing so, he took economic power out of the hands of the people and placed it in the hands of the ordinary people. theodore roosevelt’s reform policies, known as the square deal, to give the average citizen an equal share of opportunities.