Read this student draft about The Land, Part 2

In part 2 of The Land by Mildred D. Taylor, Paul covers for Mitchell by taking the blame for Mitchell’s mistake. This brings the two together. Paul explains, "Mitchell nodded, and that was as close as Mitchell Thomas came to thanking me and as close as I came to accepting his thanks. But after that, things began to change between Mitchell and me.”

What is the best concluding sentence for this draft?

Mitchell does not express his emotions openly.
Mitchell’s gratitude helps his and Paul’s friendship grow.
Mitchell’s nod shows that he respects Paul.
Mitchell realizes that he should improve his behavior toward Paul.

In henrik ibsen's a doll's house, there are numerous references to dolls. nora mentions how she has bought dolls for her daughter, emmy. she also refers to her children as "nice little dolly children." which interpretation of this reference to dolls is the most plausible? a. the dolls symbolize nora’s childhood. they are a reminder of nora’s father and how he made her happy with dolls every time she was sad or upset. b. the dolls symbolize the deceptive ways in which nora pretends to live in a nice world even though she engages in criminal activity. c. the dolls symbolize both nora and her children. just as nora is a toy and plaything for torvald, her children seem to be her toys and playthings. d. the dolls symbolize nora's indifference toward her children. instead of nourishing her children with love, nora uses the dolls to show them her affection.

Read the thesis statement below and answer the question that follows. the life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent in many different areas. how can this thesis statement be improved?

Why is mme. loisel "full of anxiety" when she asks to borrow the necklace? a. she is humiliated at having to borrow the necklace. b. she dreads going to the reception. c. she lacks confidence in her beauty. d. mme. forester gives her too many pieces to choose from