Alexie grew up part Indian and some of his novels held this platform. I guess you could say the life of an Indian, or something similar, was the basic theme of most of Alexie's writing.
Tom probably thinks Mr.Weems is up to something strange like robing a bank or something.
Getting forty six points from this question
10.A, strange (light); the, western (sky)
11. Our (friend); a, small (boat); the, turbulent (river)
12. late (August); the, brief, northern (summer)
13. Stinging (snow); strong (winds); the, brave (rescuers)
14. Quick, efficient (workers); the, long (runway)
15. Violent (storms); the, radio (signals)
16. Intensive (study); the, gold (medal)
17. The, silver (rays); the, bright (moon); the, clear (waters); the, little (lake)
18. The, naval (convoys); new (supplies)
19. Heavy (sleds); the (equipment); the, frozen (tundra
Explanation:
what is the ultimate source of energy?