After Joe’s funeral she observes in her unhappiness how Nanny had taken “the biggest thing God ever made, the horizon” and “pinched it in to such a little bit of a thing that she could tie it about her granddaughter’s neck tight enough to choke her.” At the end of the novel, though, Janie is able to “[pull] in her horizon like a great fish-net” with a delighted, peaceful heart. Explain why Nanny’s horizon was so restrictive for Janie and what led to its great expanse at the end. Use at least two examples of textual evidence to support your answer. Your answer should be at least two hundred words.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.

Which two former presidents continued to work in government after leaving the white house, and in what capacity?