Where are we in this scene and what kinds of details does Steinbeck use to paint a picture of the setting?

When mrs. jameson says "it (the desert) won't leave you cold," what does she mean?

The dogs created when they pulled the christmas tree down and started eating the candy canes.

Which of the following best demonstrate a strong conflict? a. catherine enjoyed painting, and was able to practice her art every tuesday. b. leanne loved camping, but it was a lot of work. she had to start gathering her supplies weeks before the big trip. c. kate wanted to be a fitness instructor. she worked hard to become a certified aerobics teacher. d. russell knew that if he did not get a good grade on his test, then he would fail the class and not be allowed to graduate.