Maybe because she is Chinese and wanted to have her book be related to her in a way.
i could be wrong but who knows.
Answer: The answer should be B
Answer: Example topic sentence: The U.S. should keep pennies as part of the money system because although pennies cost more to make than they are worth, they save consumers money in the long run.
Explanation: This is argumentative writing because it is opinionated and trying to convince the reader that what they think is right. They are arguing that pennies are necessary.
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One could infer that Ivanhoe takes place in the Middle Ages (500-1500 A.D) because the passage portrays a monarch, or a king ruling over a division of social classes (like nobles and knights. Historically this is called Feudalism). Happy to help!