Thoreau's imprisonment occurred because he did not support his government for which he felt was war-mongering and supported slavery. He was imprisoned because of it and urged every civilized citizen to do the same. Just as his imprisonment was unfair, so was the government's behavior towards African Americans and anyone who opposed it.
Answer:
Gold is usually alloyed in jewellery to give it more strength, and the term carat describes the amount of gold present (24 carats is pure gold). It is estimated that all the gold in the world, so far refined, could be placed in a single cube 60 ft. on a side. It is metallic, with a yellow colour when in a mass, but when finely divided it may be black, ruby, or purple.
Which statement best explains the author’s perspective about living in Hormuz?
The author is confused by the hot climate and how the people handle it.
The author is impressed by the hot climate and the people's response to it.
The author wants to learn more about the worship of Mahomet in Hormuz.
The author is surprised by the religious practice of the people of Hormuz.
Answer:
The author is impressed by the hot climate and the people's response to it.
Explanation:
According to the excerpt, the narrator talks about living in Hormuz and his perspective about life there is that he is impressed by the response of the people to the hot climate there.
The author knows that "The climate is excessively hot—so hot that the houses are fitted with ventilators to catch the wind." and the people use the ventilators to try and make the heat more bearable for them.
Answer:
She doesnt feel comfortable in her faction
Explanation:
She feels this way because she doesnt believe she can be fully selfless. She wants to look in the mirror at her reflection and shes naturally curious about things. Which isnt the way of Abnegation. As the Choosing Ceremony approached she was confused, she didnt know whether to choose her self or her family. Tris didnt want to betray them. When Choosing day came she chose Dauntless and her brother chose Erudite.
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C) because dashes can be like comas, except in this case it's more relevant to use dashes.
