Read the passage. In 1856, the government was taking steps to create a public-school system. Progressing, the legislature passed the first public-school law in 1860. This encouraged other districts that were building schools in other parts of the territory. The University of New Mexico was built for the increasing population of Albuquerque in 1889. Established schools became more numerous in some areas by the early 1900s.
Which underlined word is a past participle?

Progressing
building
passed
Established

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.