Paul rolled along the sidewalk, crossing the cracks rhythmically until he reached the ramp, where he let his momentum carry him
halfway up. He pushed against the wheels as he approached the
corner, slowly. This doorway was his least favorite in the entire
school. It was difficult to turn the 90-degree corner and then
open the door into the same three feet of space that he and his
wheelchair occupied. But after three years, he'd found that if he
didn't turn the corner completely, he could grab the door and
open it without hitting his chair and without having to back up.
20. Paul was
persistent
compulsive.
antisocial.
lighthearted.

What theme is best revealed by this conflict? a.)with cooperation, crews can defeat the gods. b.)dangerous ocean travel claims many lives. c.)rest is required for all who work hard. d.)people must respect the wrath of the gods. read the excerpt from part 1 of the odyssey. now zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships and driving veils of the squall moved down like night on land and sea. the bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed outstrips in the big wind. we saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore.