How does the speaker change from the beginning of the passage to the end of the passage?

a) in the beginning of the passage, he is unsure which career he wants, and at the end, he has a better idea.

b) in the beginning of the passage, he is frightened by animals, and at the end, he develops a connection with them.

c) in the beginning of the passage, he is very shy, quiet, and reserved, and at the end, he begins to emerge from his shell.

d) in the beginning of the passage, he is annoyed that he has to do an internship, and at the end, he really enjoys his internship.

Which of the following best states the purpose of an import quota? a. to prevent a budget deficit. b. to reduce competition from foreign producers. c. to increase the gross domestic product. d. to lower taxes and limit government spending

Read the following passage "you're not here to read books, you're here to learn! " the childwrangler's voice screeched as we kept our picks moving rhythmically against the school walls. we had all heard about a time, back in the dark ages, when children read books at school. they say school was even a building above ground. but that was obviously dangerous. how could society thrive if all the children sat around reading all day? when would they have time to learn about veins of coal, processing fuel, and all that stuff? school was important.what two central ideas in this story are most closely related? a. the importance of literature and the dangers of miningb. humankind's basic survival needs and independence c. the nature of learning and societal dysfunctiond. the powers of rumors and abuse of authority

What does the birdcage symbolize in trifles?