Read the excerpt from “Tools of the Spymaster."

The numbers that Major Tallmadge assigned to members of the Culper Ring were from a secret writing system he invented. He substituted digits for words that would be used in messages. "Long Island," for example, was 728, "arms" was 7, and "city" was 88. There was a number for each month, such as 341 for "January." He made four copies of his codes. He kept one and gave the others to Woodhull, Townsend, and General Washington. For words that did not have a number code, Tallmadge gave his agents a cipher. In a cipher, each letter in a message is replaced by another letter or a number.

The author’s purpose in this excerpt is to

A)teach readers about a code system used during the American Revolution.
B)persuade readers that ciphers are the greatest American invention.
C)argue that Major Tallmadge made a mistake in sharing copies of his codes.
D)compare the American codes for secret letters to the British codes.

How does the change in settings from the nursery plot to the greenhouse advance the plot?

Which of the following is TRUE about the journeys made by the dogs in the study? *
The dogs always followed at least part of their original route back to their owners.
The dogs always followed their scent trail back to their owners.
The majority of dogs took the same route when leaving and returning to their owners.
The majority of dogs followed a different route when returning to their owners.

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . .

Which statement best describes the relationship between Jefferson’s diction and his purpose?

>Jefferson uses words with neutral connotations to present a claim based on reason and precedent.

>Jefferson uses words with positive connotations to praise his listeners for their political activism.

>Jefferson uses words with neutral connotations to suggest that there is no urgency to his message.

>Jefferson uses words with positive connotations to encourage peaceful relations with Britain.

when Kevin is on Max's shoulders they are called "Freak the Mighty." Why are they called this?

Read the excerpt from The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba.

News of the machine had spread to the villages, and people were starting to arrive. The traders spotted it from their stalls and packed up their things. The truckers left their vehicles along the roads. Everyone walked into the valley, and now gathered in its shadow. I recognized these faces. Some of these people had mocked me for months, and still they whispered, even laughed. More of them were coming. It was time.

What does this paragraph reveal about Kamkwamba?

He feels pride and is relaxed about the windmill.
He feels tense and hopes the windmill will work.
He feels great dislike for all of the villagers.
He feels destined to make the windmill.

Read the following excerpt from "The White Umbrella.

Lots of people's mothers work "
Those are American people," | said.
"So what do you think we are? I can do the pledge of allegiance with my eyes closed." Nevertheless, she tried to be discreet and if my mother wasn't home by 5:30 we would start cooking by ourselves."

What does the quote reveal about the narrator?

A. The narrator doesn't like to cook
B. The narrator doesn't consider herself to be like other Americans
C. The narrator wishes her mother taught piano lessons
D. The narrator questions her mother's ability to say the pledge of allegiance.​

How do 3 different people view Les Goodman? What do their actions and statements reveal about Les Goodman and also about themselves? ( from the monsters are due from maple street.)
can someone please also answer this question too?

Why does the author title the story "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street"? What is the significance (importance) of the word due?
thanks!

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Write a 1 to 2 paragraph evaluation of the essay titled "Take Another Look at Electric Cars". Use your graphic organizer and include textual evidence.


Heres the essay:

Take Another Look at Electric Cars


The average automobile driver pays $2,000 annually for gasoline. That $2,000 of gas is contributing to both the United States’ dependency on foreign countries and environmental pollution. Electric cars are beneficial for their owners and for the environment. Anybody who is buying a new car should consider purchasing an electric car.

Electric vehicles have a reputation as being expensive, but that has changed in the past few years. Purchase prices have been dropping and a federal tax credit lowers their actual cost even more. The average cost of a brand new gas automobile is approximately $31,500. Most new electric cars are priced between $30,000 and $40,000. That is a higher initial cost, but when you factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit (and possible additional state tax credits, depending on where you live), the price becomes comparable to that of a gasoline car. The annual costs associated with owning a car are much lower with an electric car. The average driver pays about $2,000 a year for gas. The average cost of electricity for a year of driving is $500. That will save $1,500 a year in fuel. Additionally, a more modern and streamlined engine will save drivers in other maintenance fees. One government study estimated that electric-car drivers will save over 40 percent in annual maintenance fees.

One of the biggest arguments against electric cars has been their limited range. Electric cars do have a shorter range, but that range is plenty for most drivers. The majority of American drivers travel less than 35 miles a day, and the average electric car has a range of about 100 miles on a full charge. Charging the car at home each night will provide enough power for daily driving and allow drivers to save time by avoiding stops at the gas station. And, as the number of electric cars on the road increases, more businesses and employers will install charging stations for their customers and employees, which will make charging a vehicle even easier.

An electric car may not be for everyone, but they have evolved beyond their original restrictions. With a purchase price that is comparable to a gas car, and reduced fuel and maintenance fees, anyone who is purchasing a new car should seriously consider an electric car. Spread the word, and check out an electric car today.



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why does the narrator include the following detail in the story ´he was immediately fascinated by the beautiful stranger´