Read the Greek myth "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch and answer the question.

[1] Bacchus, on a certain occasion, found his old schoolmaster and foster-father, Silenus, missing. The old man had been drinking, and in that state wandered away, and was found by some peasants, who carried him to their king, Midas. Midas recognized him, and treated him hospitably, entertaining him for ten days and nights with an unceasing round of jollity.

[2] On the eleventh day he brought Silenus back, and restored him in safety to his pupil. Whereupon Bacchus offered Midas his choice of a reward, whatever he might wish. He asked that whatever he might touch should be changed into gold. Bacchus consented, though sorry that he had not made a better choice.

[3] Midas went his way, rejoicing in his new-acquired power, which he hastened to put to the test. He could scarce believe his eyes when he found a twig of an oak, which he plucked from the branch, become gold in his hand. He took up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod; it did the same. He took up an apple from the tree; you would have thought he had robbed the garden of the Hesperides. His joy knew no bounds, and as soon as he got home, he ordered the servants to set a splendid repast on the table. Then he found to his dismay that whether he touched bread, it hardened in his hand; or put a morsel to his lip, it defied his teeth. He took a glass of wine, but it flowed down his throat like melted gold.

[4] In consternation at the unprecedented affliction, he strove to divest himself of his power; he hated the gift he had lately coveted. But all in vain; starvation seemed to await him. He raised his arms, all shining with gold, in prayer to Bacchus, begging to be delivered from his glittering destruction. Bacchus, merciful deity, heard and consented. "Go," said he, "to River Pactolus, trace its fountain-head, there plunge yourself and body in, and wash away your fault and its punishment." He did so, and scarce had he touched the waters before the gold-creating power passed into them, and the river sands became changed into gold, as they remain to this day.

Select a possible theme of the myth.

a Gold is a symbol of wealth and authority in many cultures.
b People who expect a reward for good deeds are selfish.
c Money does not bring as much happiness as friendship.
d Wishes are sometimes better when they don't come true.

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Explanation:

I did it

What is the authors’ claim in this passage?

Zero conditional:


Your mum will be really pleased if you give her flowers. She _____________ flowers.


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loved
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Read the two passages and answer the question.

Passage 1: "Midas" retold by Thomas Bulfinch

[1] Bacchus, on a certain occasion, found his old schoolmaster and foster-father, Silenus, missing. The old man had been drinking, and in that state wandered away, and was found by some peasants, who carried him to their king, Midas. Midas recognized him, and treated him hospitably, entertaining him for ten days and nights with an unceasing round of jollity.

[2] On the eleventh day he brought Silenus back, and restored him in safety to his pupil. Whereupon Bacchus offered Midas his choice of a reward, whatever he might wish. He asked that whatever he might touch should be changed into gold. Bacchus consented, though sorry that he had not made a better choice.

[3] Midas went his way, rejoicing in his new-acquired power, which he hastened to put to the test. He could scarce believe his eyes when he found a twig of an oak, which he plucked from the branch, become gold in his hand. He took up a stone; it changed to gold. He touched a sod; it did the same. He took up an apple from the tree; you would have thought he had robbed the garden of the Hesperides. His joy knew no bounds, and as soon as he got home, he ordered the servants to set a splendid repast on the table. Then he found to his dismay that whether he touched bread, it hardened in his hand; or put a morsel to his lip, it defied his teeth. He took a glass of wine, but it flowed down his throat like melted gold.

[4] In consternation at the unprecedented affliction, he strove to divest himself of his power; he hated the gift he had lately coveted. But all in vain; starvation seemed to await him. He raised his arms, all shining with gold, in prayer to Bacchus, begging to be delivered from his glittering destruction. Bacchus, merciful deity, heard and consented. "Go," said he, "to River Pactolus, trace its fountain-head, there plunge yourself and body in, and wash away your fault and its punishment." He did so, and scarce had he touched the waters before the gold-creating power passed into them, and the river sands became changed into gold, as they remain to this day.

Passage 2: "Bacchus's Regret" by Hunter Doyle

[1] King Midas returned my beloved teacher to me,
so I rewarded him with a wish—whatever he wanted would be.
Midas cried, "Give my fingers a golden touch!
Then, I shall have a gilded kingdom and such."

[5] I tried to make him see the err of his choice,
but he would not heed the caution in my voice.
I pleaded with Midas, "Be careful what you choose,
for you're only thinking of what you'll gain—not what you'll lose."

[9] His thirst for wealth became no match for his appetite;
after all, a gold apple is not something one can bite.
His daughter wept for her poor starving dad,
so he wiped her tears and told her not to be sad.

[13] Into a golden statue Midas's daughter became,
and he and his greedy wish were ultimately to blame.
Yet, maybe if I had put up more of a fight and a fret,
then I wouldn't have to live with all this regret.

How does the poem show the theme greed can have negative consequences differently than the myth?

a By allowing Bacchus to refuse Midas's wish
b By changing what Midas wishes for
c By resolving Midas's conflict sooner
d By showing what happens to Midas's daughter

Why does Sita have to undergo the test by fire?
To prove her purity--and that Ravana did not succeed in seducing her.
To prove her identity--Ravana has put a curse on her so that she looks like a
rakshasa.
To prove her love for Rama--he thinks she willingly went with Ravana.
None of these answers.

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Read the following excerpt from "Woman Who Helped Hide Anne Frank Dies at 100" by TeriRead the following excerpt from "Woman Who Helped Hide Anne Frank Dies at 100" by Teri Schultz.

SCHULTZ: Gies said she took the diary out of the desk where she'd saved it and she handed it to Otto Frank with the words: this is the legacy of your daughter Anne. She had never read a word of it, and in fact, could not bring herself to do so until after Otto Frank published the diary in 1947, two years after Anne's death.

In this excerpt, Schultz is

researching what Miep Gies told Stamberg.
paraphrasing what Miep Gies told Stamberg.
copying what Miep Gies told Stamberg.
listening to what Miep Gies told Stamberg.

Characters story Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller.

Which brand of the armed force requires basic training or boot camp?

A.) Coast Guard and Navy only

B.) Marine Corps and Air Force only

C.) all

D.) Army and Navy only

Which statement explains how this excerpt relates to the position of women during Eleanor Roosevelt’s time?

Although some women may have raised sons and daughters, they lived during a time when they taught their daughters to work in the home.
Although some women had difficult upbringings, they lived during a time when working in the home was their only option.
Although some women may have had doubts about working in the home, they lived during a time when doing so was often taken for granted.
Although some women had been raised to consider individual careers, they lived during a time when they often opted to work in the home.

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What is the best description of realistic fiction?
texts that are written in first person about a period a in an author's life
• stories that are
made up but might have happened in real life
texts about real-life things or
events that actually occurred
• stories that may or may not be true, presented in comic-book format

What is the predicate adjective in this sentence: The food at the football banquet was delicious because it was pizza.

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Let us use the Phone,
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which excerpt best justifies this conclusion of the beginning of the massai

Which option explains the irony of the following statement: Food is typically used to nurture a person’s health, yet Gregor is fatally wounded by an apple thrown by his father.

The statement represents verbal irony; what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
The statement represents causal irony; the outcome is the opposite of what is implied.
The statement represents situational irony; what happens is the opposite of what one expects.
The statement represents dramatic irony; the reader is aware of something that the characters are not.

Which situation is most clearly an example of impulsiveness?

A. After weeks of working up to it, Lee finally asks Scott to go to a
movie with him.
B. Kai shoots baskets all summer long so he's ready to try out for the
basketball team.
C. Mahvash buys a basket full of figs at the farmer's market to make
jam.
D. Carlotta doesn't score any goals during the first game of the
season so she quits the team.

Why is developing reading fluency important? a. texts can be read quickly b. accuracy increases c. comprehension increases d. All of the choices are correct.

What are the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China?

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THINK ABOUT THE word “success.” ​

What comes to mind when they think of the word “success” for themselves. Afterwards, have an open discussion with some of the following questions:​

Why do we often assume that success is only about having things like power and wealth?​

What influences our ideas of success?​

How has your idea of success changed over time? Has it changed with this discussion?​

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My sister
horror movies.
A) never watch
B) watches never
C) never watches

10. In "The Necklace," which of the following literary elements is prominent in the story's
ending?

O flashback
O irony
O metaphor
O point of view

1. PART A: Which statement.identifies the central idea of the
text?
O A. It's the federal government's responsibility to pay for
universities, not the students or their families.
O B. Decreasing the cost of tuition is the only way to make
college more affordable without cutting valuable
programs.
OC. Colleges could make their tuition more affordable by
increasing the amount of support they receive from
external funders.
O D. Money needs to be more evenly distributed between
public and private institutions so that students are paying
similar amounts in tuition.

Amid the thought of the fiery destruction that impended, the idea of the coolness of the well came over my soul
like balm. I rushed to its deadly brink. I threw my straining vision below. The glare from the enkindled roof
illumined its inmost recesses. Yet, for a wild moment, did my spirit refuse to comprehend the meaning of what I
saw. At length it forced-it wrestled its way into my soul-it burned itself in upon my shuddering reason. O for a
voice to speak!-oh, horror!-oh, any horror but this! With a shriek I rushed from the margin and buried my face
in my hands-weeping bitterly.

Based on the passage above, which statement best summarizes why the reader may not be sympathetic to the
narrator?

A. The narrator appears to be weak minded, which is not an admirable character trait.

B. Most readers will not like Poe's use of complicated words and long sentences.

C. Sympathy is something that readers have for animals, not characters from books.

D. Being consumed by fire does not seem to be particularly painful.

The restaurant opens for business at seven o’clock, and for the next hour or so, Elisa and the manager hold
down the fort, handling all the orders. As the place starts to get busy, other employees arrive. Elisa works behind
the counter. She takes orders and hands food to customers from breakfast through lunch. When she finally
walks home, after seven hours of standing at a cash register, her feet hurt. She's wiped out. She comes through
the front door, flops onto the living room couch, and turns on the TV. And the next morning she gets up at 5:15
again and starts the same routine.
How does the description of Elisa's daily routine support the author's claim that the fast food industry seeks out teenage
employees?
O It provides anecdotal evidence of a teenage fast food employee living like an adult.
© It provides analogical evidence to compare the efficiency of teenagers and adults.
O It provides statistical evidence of what an average fast food employee experiences.
O It provides testimonial evidence to describe employee abuse in the fast food industry.

Comparative Degree and Vocabulary
Fresh flowers are not only smell good, but they're ……… artificial flowers.
prettier than
pretty
prettier
more prettier than

There are ............ of colors in the flower garden.
dominant
expert
multitude
economic

The weather is more ............ in growing plants.
expert
influential
multitude
opportunity

My mother writes ......... my father.
more beautiful than
beautifully than
more beautifully than
beautiful than

I like to sit on these pillows. They are ............ a hardwood seat.
softer than
than softer
harder than
than harder

give me an simple adjective sentence in "house"​

Which statement about James greens audience is most likely true?

name three things that you can do to keep the children attention​