What is the difference between a conductor and teacher? a teacher trains the mind while conductor minds the train

What two things are being compared in this epic simile (the odysseus)

What explains the increase in life expectancy in botswana? a. the increased availability of jobs and an improved economy b. access to antiretroviral drugs, hiv/aids education, and widespread hiv/aids testing c. a series of military takeovers that stabilized the political system and led to education reform and increased literacy rates d. a recent military coup that led to an improved healthcare system select the best answer from the choices provided.

What was the main cause of the russian revolution? a. the protests against the war with poland b. the tremendous war losses of world war 1 c. the protests against the treaty of brest- litovsk d. the losses dictated by the treaty of versailles