The questions below refer to the selection “next term, we'll mash you.” the basic situation of this story is — a. a schoolboy protesting against his parents’ choice of school for him b. classmates ganging up on one outcast child and destroying him c. a headmaster and his wife arguing about how to treat the students d. a boy's parents taking him to investigate a school where he might go

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc