Which thesis statement best suits Karen Joyce's letter to her son's school principal? The positive effects of nature study among children are now well-known. Nature study means learning about nature by exploring and examining natural settings. Nature study boosts moral, hygienic, and aesthetic consciousness among children. It inspires children to make close observations and to recognize and appreciate what is truly beautiful in life. Children also develop respect for law, order, and truth by observing these concepts displayed in natural settings. Nature study makes children socially aware and, often, even parents benefit from their children's nature-based activities. A. Nature study makes parents more understanding of their children’s needs. B. Nature study helps in the healthy growth and development of children. C. Nature study is highly beneficial not only to children but also to the elderly. D. Nature study promotes appreciation for artistic creations among children.

Which two lines in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that emperor nero was ruthless? each choice is in brackets. [an hour later the shepherd was well on his way to his mountain home, and about the same time the emperor, having received the chaplet of olympia for the incomparable excellence of his performance, was making inquiries with a frowning brow as to who the insolent person might be who had dared to utter such contemptuous criticisms.] [“bring him to me here this instant,” said he, “and let marcus with his knife and branding-iron be in attendance.”] [“rumours! ” cried the angry nero. “what do you mean, arsenius? i tell you that the fellow was an ignorant upstart, with the bearing of a boor and the voice of a peacock.] [i have half a mind to burn their town about their ears so that they may remember my visit.”] [“i conquered! you are mad, arsenius. what do you mean? ”] [it is whispered that for once the great god pan has condescended to measure himself against a mortal.”]