Read this episode from “A Brother’s Quest” and answer the question. (Lord Vanderpool’s study. Alexander enters.)

Alexander: At last! After three weeks disguised as a servant, I’ve finally got a chance to sneak in here. I know Lord Vanderpool framed Niall, and I know the proof is in this hidden study.

(searches desk)

Nothing! Where could he have hidden it?

Someone’s coming!

(hides)

(Lord Vanderpool and his clerk enter)

Lord Vanderpool: I’ve just received word that Niall Westmore has confessed to stealing the king’s seal. I must write to the king with my sympathy.

Clerk: Yes, sir. I’ll fetch paper and ink and we’ll return to the public office.

(exit)

Alexander: What? This can’t be right. Niall wouldn’t have done that, would he? I’ve got to find proof that he’s been framed!

(searches study)

I can’t find anything. Here are all of Lord Vanderpool’s secret dealings, but nothing about the king’s seal. Niall can’t have done it, but why would he confess?

Based on events in this episode, how does Alexander change?

A.
Alexander begins to doubt Niall's innocence.
B.
Alexander becomes more convinced that Niall is innocent.
C.
Alexander begins to doubt that Lord Vanderpool framed Niall.
D.
Alexander becomes convinced that the hidden study contains proof of Niall's guilt.

In at least 150 words, describe the tone of patrick henry’s virginia convention speech, including the rhetorical devices he uses to achieve this. use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What is one possible theme for the poem forgetfulness

21) this excerpt involves david, who travels with an inventor named perry. they test their experimental invention, a vehicle that burrows into the earth's crust. which statement best reflects the human experience that is represented in this excerpt? a) humans are not always reliable guides. b) humans desire wealth and a life of ease. c) humans are drawn to explore and experiment. d) humans attempt to conquer and control nature. 22) which statement best reflects the human experience that is represented in this excerpt? a) humans desire to control nature. b) humans are frightened by nature. c) humans are fascinated by nature. d) humans cannot understand nature. 23) 8 “what do you mean perry? ” i cried. “do you think that we are dead, and this is heaven? ” suppose the author changed section eight as listed below. 8 “perry, i have to object! ” i cried. “you don't think that we are dead, and this is heaven, do you? ” which correctly identifies the author's meaning for the word object? consider the effect of the stressed or unstressed syllable in the word object. a) you would stress the second syllable because the word is a noun and means a goal or purpose. b) you would stress the second syllable because the word is a verb and means to express or feel disapproval. c) you would stress the first and second syllable because the word is a verb and means to modify an adjective. d) you would stress the first syllable because the word is a noun and means a thing that has a finite, physical form. 24) 2 together we stepped out to stand in silent contemplation of a landscape at once weird and beautiful. before us a low and level shore stretched down to a silent sea. as far as the eye could reach the surface of the water was dotted with countless tiny isles—some of towering, barren, granitic rock—others resplendent in gorgeous trappings of tropical vegetation, myriad starred with the magnificent splendor of vivid blooms. 3 behind us rose a dark and forbidding wood of giant arborescent ferns intermingled with the commoner types of a primeval tropical forest. huge creepers depended in great loops from tree to tree, dense under-brush overgrew a tangled mass of fallen trunks and branches. upon the outer verge we could see the same splendid coloring of countless blossoms that glorified the islands, but within the dense shadows all seemed dark and gloomy as the grave. which most completely analyzes this excerpt for a comment about life? a) beauty is kind and inviting. b) nature is evil and forbidding. c) there is no risk in following beauty. d) what appears beautiful can also be deadly.