Read the excerpt from "a cub pilot" by mark twain.

this was another shock. i began to climb the wheel like a squirrel, but i would hardly get the boat started to port before i would see new dangers on that side, and away i would spin to the other.

how does the word squirrel contribute to the passage's tone?

a. by comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of gloom.

b. by comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of enjoyment.

c. by comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of panic.

d. by comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of surprise.

Which of the following led to a continuation of the treatment in the excerpt above? a)the brutality of the trans-atlantic african slave trade. b)spanish repression after violent native uprisings in new spain during the 16th century. c)european competition to quickly establish colonial holdings in the new world. d)the reliance of the spanish on native americans to provide labor under the encomienda system.

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Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine. –the federal farmer what best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? in time, one unified government will run the country. the federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government. one unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars. under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.