Why does Mitch begin the novel with information about what is happening in the world outside of Morrie’s home?

Leslie would probably have come with us if she didn’t work all summer. which is the verb phrase?

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

How do pip's feelings of guilt in chapter 6 fluctuate? a. he feels both guilty and exhilarated by the opportunity to interact with a convict. b. he doesn't feel any true guilt, but rather fear that he will be caught and self-loathing that he stole. c. he feels guilty, but only until the convict is found. d. he feels guilty for lying to joe, but not for stealing from mrs. joe, because he doesn't love her.