In “we wear the mask,” how does the poet use irony to reject the romantic notion of idealism?
a by describing how people attempt to hide their pain by pretending to be happy
b by pointing out that most people are truly happy, despite appearing depressed
c by describing how people attempt to appear happy for the sake of material gain
d by pointing out that most people are unable to recognize their own emotions

How does the author foreshadow trouble in the prison? support your answer with explicit textual evidence.

Write short answers to a series of questions about elie wiesel's "the perils of indifference." you'll reference the speech directly to describe how its language and structure contribute to its tone, purpose. and overall meaning.

How does the author use the actions of neptune over the course of the text to develop the theme? a) neptune goes out of his way to bless ulysses and his men in their attempts to journey home. b) neptune speaks to the other gods throughout the excerpt and warns them about problems caused by ulysses. c) neptune caused the deaths of the sailors by placing them in the way of the cattle of the sun-god hyperion. d) neptune causes trouble for ulysses throughout the excerpt, making it impossible for him to settle down with family.