Read these sentences from "gumption."

"get up from behind that stove, get out o' here, both of you, and bring me something back i can use—bread, money, or a job, i don't care which. get up and go on! scat! "

what is the effect of clara's orders to sylvester and jack in the excerpt?

the men get up and leave because they know they won't have any peace if they stay home.

the men feel threatened by clara because she's holding a hot iron.

the men leave to look for jobs because clara's story has inspired them to demonstrate that they have gumption.

the men are tired of hearing clara's complaints but remain by the fire to stay warm.

Which statement best supports the author's purpose in "children of the drug wars," which is to persuade readers that the united states should do more to immigrant children from honduras?

Which of the following is an example of a periodical?

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility