Based on "Behind the Formaldehyde Curtain" by Jessica Mitford Mitford uses humor throughout the selection. Find some examples and explain how the humor balances the grim nature of the topic.

Read this scenario: a group of immigrant farmworkers forms an interest group to argue for workers' rights in their state. they cannot afford an experienced lobbyist, however, and are unable to secure meetings with important lawmakers. which negative aspect of interest groups does the scenario illustrate? a. lacking power without funding b. supporting candidates who may not be the best choice for a position c. focusing only on group members' goals d. resorting to unethical tactics

Cigarette manufacturers purposefully add to cigarettes in order to give them a particular flavor. a. cocaine b. carcinogens c. cigarette ashes d. a and b

Why is the road most slick when it first begins to rain? a. oils the road has absorbed begin to float. b. the water has not had time to run off. c. a higher concentration of dirt makes the road more slick. d. none of the above