How does the epigraph at the beginning of the novel relate to the characters and situations in the namesake? the epigraph foreshadows gogol's father's death. the epigraph links gogol's name to his namesake's. the epigraph is studied in gogol's high school english class. the epigraph is what inspires gogol to change his name to nikhil.

which of the following was specifically permitted by the emancipation proclamation?

free african americans were allowed to fight for the confederacy.

free african americans were allowed to enlist in the union army and navy.

enslaved people in border states were allowed to move to the north.

enslaved people in border states were allowed to become confederate citizens.

1.the hosts on two opposing mountains stood,  

2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,