When I was a kid, I took great pleasure in jumping on my bike and riding to the corner candy store about half a mile away. Although I had no knowledge of the part the bicycle had played as a vehicle of change for turn-of-the-20th-century women, I was acutely aware that it allowed this 1960s girl a unique measure of independence. On my bike, I could break free of the bonds that held me in my neighborhood to go buy Necco Wafers and candy necklaces and Atomic FireBalls. If I felt particularly adventurous, I could even ride a bit farther for a fresh ice-cream cone at Applegate Farm. —Introduction to Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy

What is the central idea of this passage?

The bicycle provided a way for Sue Macy to buy candy from the local store.
The bicycle provided joy and independence for Sue Macy at a young age.
The bicycle provided a vehicle of change for the twentieth-century woman.
The bicycle provided exercise for young children in the writer’s neighborhood.

The author attributes papa's unforgivable behavior to which of the following? a. the painful memories connected with his 9-month ordeal in south dakota b. papa's increasing addiction to alcohol c. papa's unfulfilled need to be in charge of something and/or someone d. mama's emotional distance from papa

1.which of the following is an example of a secondary source? a. a biography of stephen king b. an interview with stephen king c. a novel by stephen king d. stephen king's letters to his editor 2.why should academic writers use the third-person point of view for a research paper? a. when using it, you can easily switch to a different point of view. b. it keeps your writing simple. c. it limits your credibility. d. it allows you to be more objective in your writing. 3.the author of a source may be considered reliable if he or she a. includes opposing views. b. omits information that doesn't fit his or her opinion. c. bends facts to make a point. d. summarizes facts without attribution or citation. 4 which of the following should you take into consideration when determining if an author is biased? a. your age as a reader b. the descriptive and connotative language used in the writing c. your existing personal biases d. the intended audience for the essay

3.2.) quizanalyze the meanings of words read this passage: this year my little sister rocked straight as, made great saves as the goalie of her lacrosse team, and even became the president of her fifth-grade class. this kid is a ball of energy, but she still has time to crack goofy jokes with her big sister. what is the tone of this passage? o a. serious o b. jealous o c. impressed o d. tired