Read the passage: we saw by the papers that the volunteers of the regiment before leaving camp at geneva allotted over $15,000 of their monthly pay to their families and friends at home. one soldier sent this telegram to his wife, as the regiment started for the front: “god bless you. hail columbia. kiss the baby. write soon.” a volume in ten words. what is the author's viewpoint on these soldiers' actions? a) she resents them going off to war. b) she hopes they are not successful in battle. c) she is proud of their bravery and generosity. d) she is jealous that they have families of their own.

Read this excerpt from the lady of shalott by alfred, lord tennyson. in which three lines does the poet reveal the monotomy of the lady’s existence

Which war does jonas have a memory about? in the giver.

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.