Which of these is a direct characterization of ted from "my brother's keeper"? a. "it all happened so fast. i couldn't handle it. just couldn't." b. then jamie watched him go up the stairs and out of . c. ted shook his head and ran his hand through his curly blonde hair before answering. d. and he felt inside of him the heavy beating of his heart while he waited for the answer.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?