This question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.

part a:

which statement best summarizes the theme?

a.

fine possessions do not make a fine person.

b.

you do not need possessions to be happy.

c.

the best things come in small packages.

d.

beware of people who offer you gifts.

part b:

which evidence from the text best supports your answer in part a?

a.

“before twilight fell, hans met a man carrying a goose.”

b.

“finally he entered his village and the first person he saw was a scissors-grinder at his trade.”

c.

“then he worked backward to relate all his adventures to the scissors-grinder.”

d.

“free of any tiresome burdens now, hans exclaimed, ‘i’m the luckiest man alive! ’”

Select the word from the list that best fits the definition a city-state in ethiopia

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare? a) society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard, welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. b) social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category", and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner, as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. c) the norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received, welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. d) the capitalistic nature of u.s. society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success, welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success.

List two benefits of reforestation to the environment