The mouse by Saki
PART A: Which statement expresses one of the main themes of the poem?
A.
It can be better to live in the present, because reflecting on the past and planning for the future can bring worry and disappointment.
B.
It is humans’ responsibility to care for the environment and their fellow creatures on Earth.
C.
Humans rarely feel guilty about their impact on the environment, because natural resources are necessary for them to survive.
D.
The damage that humans inflict upon the environment and the animals that inhabit it are irreversible.

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.