Read Stefon’s notes on the topic of Chicago’s Maxwell Street Market. His purpose is to inform readers about the market’s historical significance. Maxwell Street Market

• The market was a famous immigrant business district in Chicago.

• It was mostly open-air, but it also had stores and restaurants.

• Beginning in the 1940s, it was a mecca for blues musicians.

• Famous musicians such as Muddy Waters played there.

• Playing outdoors required amplifiers; this helped lead to the development of the “Chicago Blues” sound.

• The market was shut down to make way for new development in the 1980s and 1990s.

Which of the following is the best example of a central idea for his essay?

A.
The Maxwell Street market was much too valuable to be shut down.
B.
For over a century, new immigrants to Chicago made their home on Maxwell Street.
C.
Successful stores and restaurants made the Maxwell Street Market an essential part of Chicago history.
D.
As the birthplace of the “Chicago blues,” the Maxwell Street market plays a critical role in the city’s history.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.

Read the following excerpt from the play a raisin in the sun by lorraine hansberry: johnson (this usa woman who decided long ago to be enthusiastic about everything in life and she is inclined to wave her wrist vigorously at the heigh of her exclamatory comments.): hello there, yourself! h’you this evening, ruth? which assumption about johnson is most likely true based on the stage direction? a. her enthusiasm is used to mask her fear of public places

1. in the bold portion of the narrative, the author tries to use a flashback to develop tension. however, the flashback does not create tension. rewrite the flashback scene so it develops tension right at the beginning of the story. (15 points)