(MC Read the story and the answer the question that follows
Sarah saw them, in Out of the corner of her eye she could see the kids ganging up on the new girl, Lara. She was late to her band practice and only had a few minutes to get there. I barely know her," she
muttered to herself as the walked quickly to the car. Im sure she can take care of hersell Sarah knew this was an important rehearsal and could not miss it. Hurry up, shouted her mom from the driver's
wat Sarah tew her guitar in the back seat and slammed the door. Let's go, she said. As they rounded the corner and stopped at the stop sign her heart racing-Sarah looked at her mom. "Mom, Lara needs
our help. Let's go back
which of the following is an example of theme in this story? (5 points)
Fresh
We should be in a band
We should help those who are in need
We should not be late

Write a summary of “tribal nations: climate change threatens traditional ways of life.”

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful

What is the definition of scathing? a. to assail with abusive language c. to deter by advice or persuasion b. bitterly severe, as a remark d. the west wind; a mild wind