Read the passage from "Comprehending the Calamity." No lights were allowed in the Park, and all was soon quiet except the wail of a baby, the clang of an ambulance
and the incessant roll of wheels and tramp of feet. People were all about us in huddled groups, sleeping the
sleep of exhaustion on the lawns and under the shrubbery.
Late in the night I heard a cry, "Bakers wanted! Bakers wanted!" over and over-the first cry of a stricken peopl
for bread. Later came another through the silent night"Union telegraphers wanted"-to tell the world our
awful plight.
How does the author develop the idea that people are struggling after the earthquake?
Comprehending the Calamity.
O The author describes how ordinary activities, such as sleep and baking, go on despite the tragedy.
O The author shows differences between the people who can help and the people who need to be
helped.
The author describes shouting at night, which shows why people are unable to sleep, despite
their exhaustion
Shy
The author shows that peopre are living in grim conditions and are in great need of help.

What does water came out from a rock mean in this poem and why is it compared to the radio waltz? time was away and somewhere else. the waiter did not come, the clock forgot them and the radio waltz came out like water from a rock: time was away and somewhere else.

"why will you take by force what you may obtain by love? why will you destroy us who supply you with food? what can you get by war? . . we are unarmed, and willing to give you what you ask, if you come in a friendly manner. . i am not so simple as not to know it is better to eat good meat, sleep comfortably, live quietly with my women and children, laugh and be merry with the english, and being their friend, trade for their copper and hatchets, than to run away from them. . take away your guns and swords, the cause of all our jealousy,or you may die in the same manner." - powhatan, father of pocahontas what does this quote from powhatan, father of pocahontas, reveal about his attitude towards the settlers of jamestown? a)he thinks they should try and live in peace because he desires goods to trade.b)he thinks they should leave jamestown or be prepared to be attacked by the native americans.eliminatec)he thinks that the settlers are going to attack first because they fear the native americans are armed.d)he thinks that the settlers will never be able to live in peace with the native americans because they are jealous.

What central idea does this passage develop? the impact of fate the integrity of leaders the ruthlessness of power the importance of friendship